- Features case examples and - unique from previous texts in the field - links these to theory and empirical research
- Represents an up-to-date resource for scientists examining psychopathy
- Covers issues that have never been dealt with in regard to psychopathy, including those relating to families, civil law, war crimes, economical crimes and organized crimes
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
Psychopathy and Law: A Practitioner's Guide provides those working in the fields of law, the military, social and health services, politics, and business with a comprehensive introduction to psychopathy and the ways of thinking that guide the psychopathic mind.
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Assessment
- Chapter 3: Psychopathy and Brain Function: Empirical Findings and Legal Implications
- Chapter 4: Cognition–Emotion Interactions in Psychopathy: Implications for Theory and Practice
- Chapter 5: Psychopathy in Women: Presentation, Assessment, and Management
- Chapter 6: Psychopathic Features in Adolescence
- Chapter 7: Psychopathy and Violent Crime
- Chapter 8: Predatory Violence and Psychopathy
- Chapter 9: Psychopathy in Economical Crime, Organized Crime, and War Crimes
- Chapter 10: Forever a Psychopath? Psychopathy and the Criminal Career Trajectory
- Chapter 11: Psychopathy in Prisons
- Chapter 12: Psychopathy in Families: Implications for Clinical Interviews and Civil Proceedings
- Chapter 13: Interpersonal Aspects and Interviewing Psychopaths
- Index
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Psychopathy and Law by Helinä Häkkänen-Nyholm, Jan-Olof Nyholm in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Psychology & Forensic Psychology. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.