Forensic psychologists at Middlesex University, UK, introduce the diversity of the field. Focusing on developments since the 2004 edition and including updated chapter headings, international contributors to 26 chapters treat the distinction between correctional and forensic psychology, issues relating to applications of forensic psychology in various jurisdictions, the ethics of practice, training and regulation of psychologists, police interviewing, the influence of defendant gender on courtroom decisions, and psychological interventions as treatment or deterrent, and prevention. New chapters provide insights on the nature of, and responses to, terrorism and genocide. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)