The interpretation and exploitation of information in criminal investigations

This thesis explores psychological mechanisms underlying the acquisition, interpretation and exploitation of information in complex criminal enquiries. Detective work is conceptualised as problem-solving and the importance of sense-making is highlighted. A model of investigative sense-making is pres...

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Autor principal: Barrett, Emma Caroline (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
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Publicado: 2009
En:Año: 2009
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