This book examines the origins and development of criminal behavior by analyzing biological, developmental, familial, social, cultural, political, and economic factors that contribute to crime and violence. Utilizing the most recent research on the causes and correlates of crime, the text addresses such timely topics as school-related violence and murders committed by young adults. Criminal Behavior also covers the relationship between mental illness and crime, examines the role of victims in the criminal justice process, ...
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This book examines the origins and development of criminal behavior by analyzing biological, developmental, familial, social, cultural, political, and economic factors that contribute to crime and violence. Utilizing the most recent research on the causes and correlates of crime, the text addresses such timely topics as school-related violence and murders committed by young adults. Criminal Behavior also covers the relationship between mental illness and crime, examines the role of victims in the criminal justice process, and addresses the role of prisons and punishment in criminal behavior. The authors have included material on interventions for at-risk children and adolescents - a preemptive measure that may prevent development of violence and crime.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 402 p. Contains: Illustrations. LCCN 00041069 Type of material Book Personal name Cassel, Elaine. Main title Criminal behavior / Elaine Cassel, Douglas A. Bernstein. Published/Created Boston: Allyn and Bacon, c2001. Description xiii, 402 p. : ill.; 25 cm. ISBN 0205280404 LC classification HV6105. C37 2001 Related names Bernstein, Douglas A. LC Subjects Criminal behavior--United States. Criminal psychology--United States. Criminal justice, Administration of--United States. Juvenile justice, Administration of--United States. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-383) and indexes. Dewey class no. 364.3 Geographic area code n-us---
Add this copy of Criminal Behavior to cart. $53.26, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Allyn & Bacon.
