| Abstract: | Reviews the book, Forensic psychology: Emerging topics and expanding roles by Alan M. Goldstein (see record 2006-13463-000). The main goal of this book is to provide a comprehensive examination of diverse specialized topics related to practice and research in forensic psychology. It was intended to address specialized issues not covered in his Forensic Psychology (the original planned title for the book under review was Forensic Psychology: Advanced Topics), which effectively covered the "bread and butter" topics in the field. The editor now has made an effort to provide the reader with a wide array of specialized forensic topics of interest primarily to psychologists, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students who practice in the areas of forensic assessment and treatment. The contents also are well suited for law students and lawyers who represent clients coming into contact with the mental health system. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
