Advanced Introduction to Law and Psychology

Tom R. Tyler provides an introduction to the field of law and psychology. This book outlines the main areas of research, their relevance to law, and the way that psychological findings have shaped (or failed to shape) the corresponding areas of law. Keyfeatures include focus on the relevance of psychological theories to topics in law, emphasis on the institutional realities within which law functions, and discussion of the problems of bringing research findings into the legal system--