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David Canter
Forensic
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A Very Short Introduction
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Contents
Acknowledgements xi
Listofillustrations xiii
1 Theexcitementandchallengeofforensicpsychology 1
2 Howtomakeacriminal 18
3 Expertsincourt 46
4 Psychologyandlegalproceedings 64
5 Workingwithoffenders 81
6 Workingwithlawenforcement 100
7 Alwaysthebridesmaid? 129
Furtherreading 135
Glossary 137
Index 141
