Understanding Psychology and CrimeMcGraw-Hill Education (UK), 2004 M09 16 - 296 páginas "This is an exceptional book that comprehensively covers the interface between psychology and criminology regarding an empirical understanding of crime. It is written in an engaging and accessible manner, nicely linking key themes in order to situate the contribution of psychology to theories of criminal behaviour, strategies for informed practice, and contemporary challenges. It should prove to be an incredible resource for students, but also be of interest to researchers and clinicians. I cannot recommend this text more heartily." Dr Ralph Serin, Carleton University, Canada "James McGuire is one of the leading international experts on what works in reducing reoffending, and he has written an extremely valuable and accessible textbook on psychology and crime. The book is a clearly written, well-researched and up-to-date survey of important contributions of psychology to key criminological issues. It is especially noteworthy for its illuminating reviews of cognitive-social learning theories, risk factors and longitudinal studies, risk assessment, cognitive-behavioural programmes and meta-analyses of treatment effectiveness."
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:
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Chapter 2 Accounting for crime | 27 |
Chapter 3 Psychological processes in crime | 55 |
Chapter 4 Pathways to offending behaviour | 75 |
Chapter 5 Individual factors in crime | 101 |
Chapter 6 Preventing and reducing crime | 134 |
a psychological view | 171 |
Chapter 8 Applications and values | 199 |
Glossary | 219 |
References | 226 |
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Name index | 273 |
Back cover | 281 |
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Understanding Psychology And Crime: Perspectives on Theory and Action McGuire, James Vista previa limitada - 2004 |