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Understanding psychology and crime : perspectives on theory and action /
"This book discusses the complex relationships between psychology, criminology and criminal justice. Challenging the assumptions of those who object to the use of psychology within criminology, this book shows how a methodical approach to the study of criminal behaviour can generate both system...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Maidenhead :
Open University Press,
2004.
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| Colección: | Crime and justice (Buckingham, England)
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "This book discusses the complex relationships between psychology, criminology and criminal justice. Challenging the assumptions of those who object to the use of psychology within criminology, this book shows how a methodical approach to the study of criminal behaviour can generate both systematic findings and practical solutions to problems." "McGuire argues for a broader understanding of crime, based on factors such as the individual's cognitive and emotional development, in addition to the influences of socialization, peer groups, and the social and economic environment. He highlights the value of understanding 'pathways' to offending behaviour, and the critical points at which choices are made. Topics include: theoretical and empirical research foundations of 'criminogenic risk factors'; theory turned into practice - the development of offending behaviour programmes; a psychological perspective on some core concepts in criminology: retribution, deterrence and incapacitation; and major practical applications of psychology in policing, prosecution and sentencing."--Jacket |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xv, 280 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-263) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780335226436 0335226434 9786610947232 6610947236 0335211194 9780335211197 |