Dennis Howitt's was a graduate of Brunel University and the University of Sussex. His research career began with the study of mass communications but has developed into a broader interest in the application of psychology to social issues.His primary research areas are: *the effects of mass communications especially with reference to crime, violence and pornography*racism and the profession of psychology*paedophiles and sex offenders, child abuse*forensic psychologyHe is a chartered (forensic) psychologist and a Fellow of the BritishPsychological Society.His publications also include books on s...