Understanding Criminal Behaviour: Psychosocial Perspectives on Criminality and Violence

Understanding Criminal Behaviour: Psychosocial Perspectives on Criminality and Violence
ISBN-10
1138222887
ISBN-13
9781138222885
Series
Understanding Criminal Behaviour
Category
Crime
Pages
368
Language
English
Published
2019-09-11
Author
David W. Jones

Description

"This book offers a concise and accessible introduction to criminal behaviour, examining and integrating perspectives from criminology and psychology. It explores a range of 'psychosocial' approaches that seek to understand the emotions that surround criminal behaviour, allowing for an exploration of individual differences and social and culture issues which help to bridge the gap between disciplinary approaches"--

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