Psychological Criminology: An Integrative Approach

by Richard Wortley

Book Overview

Psychological Criminology addresses the question: what is it about individuals and their experiences that cause them to commit crime and/or to become criminal?

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of psychological theories of crime and criminality, exploring theories focusing on factors present at birth (human nature, heredity); theories that focus on factors that influence the offender over the lifespan (learning, development);...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843928051
• ISBN13: 9781843928058
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Willan Publishing (UK)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"