Criminals in the Making
Criminality Across the Life Course
John Paul Wright author Stephen G Tibbetts author Leah E Daigle author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:27th Mar '14
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Why do individuals exposed to the same environment turn out so differently, with some engaging in crime and others abiding by societal rules and norms? Why are males involved in violent crime more often than females? And why do the precursors of serious pathological behavior typically emerge in childhood? This fascinating text addresses key questions surrounding criminal propensity by discussing studies of the life-course perspective—criminological research that links biological factors associated with criminality with the social and environmental agents thought to cause, facilitate, or otherwise influence a tendency towards criminal activity. The book provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the current thinking in the field about criminal behavior over the course of a lifetime. Additionally, it highlights interventions proven effective and illustrates how the life-course perspective has contributed to a greater understanding of the causes of crime.
A very well organised, up to date book on the explanations of crime -- Dr Maria Ioannou * drupal *
A very interesting text, which offers an up to date analysis of biological perspectives on criminality It will assist learners who wish to explore this specific area in greater depth for their assignments. There are certainly aspects I will be incorporating into the Youth Justice module providing a contrast to the sociological explanations of youth crime. -- Miss Jacky Foster * drupal *
A fascinating read, but very skewed towards a biological reading of criminality -- Mr Armin Luthi * drupal *
Another text for students to extend their additional reading to support their assignment work. -- Mr Jon Dennis * drupal *
This will add to the material already delivered in a supportive way as it brings more in depth, modern studies of the traditional explanations of crime. -- Ms Allison Savory * drupal *
Did not fit my purposes for a sociological perspective -- Professor Donna King * drupal *
ISBN: 9781452217994
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 710g
328 pages
2nd Revised edition