The forensic psychology of criminal minds
By: by Katherine Ramsland
Edition: Large print ed.
Series: Thorndike Press large print crimes scene; Thorndike Press large print crime scene
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Waterville, Me
Language: eng
Number of pages: 475
ISBN-13: 9781410425805
Copyright date: 2009
Description: Week after week the hit TV show Criminal Minds gives viewers a look inside the psyches of the fictional serial killers tracked by the BAU (Behavioral Analysis Unit), of the FBI. Now Katherine Ramsland reveals how reality differs from fiction and how forensic psychologists actually use their knowledge of human behavior and motivations as consultants in criminal investigations - as well as detailing the real cases that influenced some of the show's memorable episodes.
Notes: Originally published: New York : Berkley Boulevard, c2009.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 465-473).
Table of contents: title: Criminal profiling : its history and purpose; title: Brainstorming : developing a profile; title: Psychological autopsy and victimology; title: Varieties of deviance; title: Linkage analysis; title: Suitable for profiling : serial crimes; title: The proactive profile : risk assessment; title: Negotiations; title: The mass market and the culture of serial murder; title: Profiling on trial; title: Profiling abroad; title: The new generation : best practices.