Publisher's Synopsis
Criminal Psychology: A Manual For Judges, Practitioners, And Students (1911) is a book written by Hans Gross, a prominent Austrian criminologist and jurist. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of criminal psychology, discussing topics such as the psychology of criminals, the psychology of victims, and the psychology of witnesses. The book is intended for judges, practitioners, and students of criminal justice, and provides practical advice on how to use psychological insights to better understand criminal behavior and to improve the effectiveness of criminal justice systems. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of criminal psychology. The first section discusses the history of criminal psychology and its relationship to other fields such as psychiatry and sociology. The second section focuses on the psychology of criminals, including topics such as criminal motivation, personality traits, and the role of social and environmental factors in criminal behavior. The third section discusses the psychology of victims, including topics such as victimization patterns, the psychological effects of crime, and the role of victimology in criminal justice. The fourth section covers the psychology of witnesses, including topics such as eyewitness testimony, memory, and the reliability of witness testimony. Throughout the book, Gross provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the concepts he discusses. He also provides practical advice on how to apply psychological insights to real-world situations, such as in the investigation and prosecution of crimes. Overall, Criminal Psychology: A Manual For Judges, Practitioners, And Students (1911) is a seminal work in the field of criminal psychology, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology and criminal justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
