Criminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and Students

Criminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and Students

Written by Hans Gross

Published by Public Domain

Genre: Non-Fiction

Audience: Legal professionals, psychology students, criminal justice scholars

Tone: Academic

In 'Criminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and Students,' Hans Gross advocates for the integration of psychological principles into the legal system, emphasizing the importance of understanding human behavior, witness reliability, and character assessment in the pursuit of justice.

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In 'Criminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and Students,' Hans Gross explores the integration of psychological principles into the legal system, emphasizing the necessity of understanding human behavior in criminal justice. The text critiques outdated legal practices and advocates for empirical methods in evaluating witness testimony and character assessment. Gross delves into the complexities of perception, emotion, and societal influences, urging legal professionals to adopt a more nuanced approach to justice that considers psychological dynamics. This foundational work remains essential for understanding the interplay between psychology and law.

Themes

Interdisciplinary approach to criminal justice
Importance of psychological principles in law
Evolution of criminal psychology
Role of perception in legal proceedings
Witness reliability
Character assessment
Impact of emotion on behavior

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