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Crime and Family : Selected Essays of Joan McCord.

Joan McCord (1930-2004) was one of the most famous, most-respected, and best-loved criminologists of her generation. A brilliant pioneer, Dr. McCord was best known for her work on the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, the first large-scale, longitudinal experimental study in the field of criminology...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McCord, Joan
Otros Autores: Farrington, D. P., Sayre-McCord, Geoffrey
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Philadelphia PA : Temple University Press, 2009.
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Sumario:Joan McCord (1930-2004) was one of the most famous, most-respected, and best-loved criminologists of her generation. A brilliant pioneer, Dr. McCord was best known for her work on the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, the first large-scale, longitudinal experimental study in the field of criminology. The study was among the first to demonstrate unintended harmful effects of a well-meaning prevention program. Dr. McCord's most important essays from this groundbreaking research project are among those included in this volume. McCord also co-wrote, edited, or co-edited twelve volumes and authored.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (321 pages)
ISBN:9781592135592
1592135595