Criminal Psychology
Criminal Psychology: A Manual for Judges, Practitioners, and Students by Hans Gross explores the psychological foundations of criminal justice and legal procedure. Unlike works that focus solely on the psychopathology of criminals, this book examines the broader mental processes at play within the justice system. Topics include the psychology of evidence-taking, the integrity and reliability of witnesses, egoism, secrecy, cruelty, nostalgia, causation, scepticism, persuasion, inference, probability, and judgment. Gross also discusses the empirical method in case study analysis and the psychological dynamics behind testimony and proof.
This Mermaids Classics edition brings the original work to a new generation—faithfully preserved, enhanced with additional illustrations and updated footnote links for the digital reader. It remains a valuable resource for lawyers, judges, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of psychology, criminology, and justice.
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