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Why should you buy Psychology in Family and Child Law Second edition

This fully updated work examines all relevant aspects of adult and child psychology in relation to family and child care law.

Psychology deals with behaviour - and the behaviour of parents, other carers and children in relation to one another and the world at large has obvious interest to the courts which need to determine issues coming before them.

The book adopts a practical approach and explains psychological concepts, including the measurements employed, so that professionals working in this area can gain an informed understanding of the subject matter. Where there is an overlap between psychology and psychiatry, this is given further detailed consideration.

"an extremely helpful guide to the psychological issues family lawyers may face ... written in an accessible and approachable manner ... this is a very well-presented text with a good structure. It is easy to find the information you are looking for" Times Higher Education

"adopts a practical approach ... so that professionals working in this area can gain an informed understanding of the subject matter ... essential reading for those professionals who need to identify psychological issues, instruct the relevant experts and evaluate psychological evidence" ChildRIGHT