Clive R. Hollin is Professor of Criminological Psychology in the School of Psychology at the University of Leicester, UK. Alongside his various university appointments, he has worked as a psychologist in prisons, the Youth Treatment Service, special hospitals and regional secure units. He is a recipient of the Senior Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field of Legal, Criminological and Forensic Psychology from the British Psychological Society.

"The first edition of Psychology and Crime has become a classic in the field of criminology and forensic psychology. Written by one of the foremost authorities in the field, this second edition presents a timely update which will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in the academic study of criminology and forensic psychology." - Anthony Beech, Professor in Criminological Psychology, University of Birmingham, UK"Clive Hollin’s Psychology and Crime was the leading text in its field for many years and was very highly regarded. This second edition will be immediately welcomed by many students, academics and practitioners. The style is clear, highly readable and engaging, and the book succeeds in richly demonstrating how psychological theories can be applied to the understanding of crime. The central chapters looking very closely at serious crimes are particularly effective, and will be greatly valued by forensic psychology students and practitioners." - James McGuire, Professor of Forensic Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool, UK"The main strength of the book is its comprehensive coverage of relevant literature, mainly from forensic/criminological psychology but also from other domains. Its scope is quite impressive (...)" - Denham Phipps, The Psychologist, Vol 26 (7), July 2013

• Preface 1. Psychology and Crime 2. Crime: The Basics 3. Psychological Theories Applied to Crime 4. The Development of Criminal Behaviour 5. Psychological Approaches to Understanding Serious Crime: I Arson 6. Psychological Approaches to Understanding Serious Crime: II Violent Crime 7. Psychological Approaches to Understanding Serious Crime: III Sexual Crime 8. Mental Disorder and Crime 9. Crime Investigation & Evidence 10. Psychology in the Courtroom 11. Reducing Crime: Punish or Cure? 12. Crime Prevention

Clive R. Hollin is Professor of Criminological Psychology in the School of Psychology at the University of Leicester, UK. Alongside his various university appointments, he has worked as a psychologist in prisons, the Youth Treatment Service, special hospitals and regional secure units. He is a recipient of the Senior Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field of Legal, Criminological and Forensic Psychology from the British Psychological Society.

"The first edition of Psychology and Crime has become a classic in the field of criminology and forensic psychology. Written by one of the foremost authorities in the field, this second edition presents a timely update which will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in the academic study of criminology and forensic psychology." - Anthony Beech, Professor in Criminological Psychology, University of Birmingham, UK"Clive Hollin’s Psychology and Crime was the leading text in its field for many years and was very highly regarded. This second edition will be immediately welcomed by many students, academics and practitioners. The style is clear, highly readable and engaging, and the book succeeds in richly demonstrating how psychological theories can be applied to the understanding of crime. The central chapters looking very closely at serious crimes are particularly effective, and will be greatly valued by forensic psychology students and practitioners." - James McGuire, Professor of Forensic Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool, UK"The main strength of the book is its comprehensive coverage of relevant literature, mainly from forensic/criminological psychology but also from other domains. Its scope is quite impressive (...)" - Denham Phipps, The Psychologist, Vol 26 (7), July 2013

• Preface 1. Psychology and Crime 2. Crime: The Basics 3. Psychological Theories Applied to Crime 4. The Development of Criminal Behaviour 5. Psychological Approaches to Understanding Serious Crime: I Arson 6. Psychological Approaches to Understanding Serious Crime: II Violent Crime 7. Psychological Approaches to Understanding Serious Crime: III Sexual Crime 8. Mental Disorder and Crime 9. Crime Investigation & Evidence 10. Psychology in the Courtroom 11. Reducing Crime: Punish or Cure? 12. Crime Prevention