Overview
Dr. Robert Sadoff's The Evolution of Forensic Psychiatry is extraordinarily unique in that it is not intended to be a textbook or a guide to forensic psychiatry. Instead, this book is a fascinating mix of historical beginnings, current developments, representative subspecialties of psychiatry, and several allied disciplines and their impact on forensic psychiatry. Furthermore, it also includes neuroscientific research and how it translates to civic and criminal case work. Judges, attorneys, law professors and a police scientist all weigh in on the influence of the interdisciplinary research these forensic scientists have had on the justice system.Featuring case examples and research conducted by the professionals who have had the greatest influence on the growth of the field of forensic psychiatry, they lead the discussion on the various aspects and issues of the discipline's impact on the criminal justice system. Dr. Sadoff and his team have set out to improve the phases of criminal procedures as they impact our community at large.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert L. Sadoff
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 18.30cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 25.60cm
Weight: 0.924kg
ISBN: 9780199393435
ISBN 10: 0199393435
Pages: 404
Publication Date: 30 July 2015
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
First class... This is a book that will give new trainees and experienced practitioners alike valuable insights into the development and progress of U.S. forensic psychiatry. Dr. Alec Buchanan, Associate Professor, Yale University Medical School, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 61, No. 11 (March 2016) This book is unique in its structure and purpose when compared to other forensic titles. It provides insight into the beginning of the subspecialty from some of the people who were there when practitioners in the field were first getting organized and deciding on a vision for the future. Steven T. Herron, MD (Assurance Health and Wellness), Doody's Reviews
This book is unique in its structure and purpose when compared to other forensic titles. It provides insight into the beginning of the subspecialty from some of the people who were there when practitioners in the field were first getting organized and deciding on a vision for the future. Steven T. Herron, MD (Assurance Health and Wellness), Doodys Reviews
Author Information
Dr. Robert Sadoff is the author of 12 books on forensic psychiatry, over 100 Journal articles and over 30 chapters in others' books. He is board certified in Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry and Legal Medicine. He is the founder and director of the forensic psychiatry fellowship program at the University of Pennsylvania. He has examined over 10,000 individuals charged with crimes and over 3,000 charged with homicide. He is the recipient of numerous Honors and Awards in forensic psychiatry, including the prestigious Isaac Ray Award and the Manfred Guttmacher Award for best publication in forensic psychiatry for 1993.
