Psychology and crime an introduction to criminological psychology

Crime is an expensive aspect of society, and each year huge amounts of public money are spent on the courts, police, probation services, and prisons, while the human costs in terms of pain, fear and loss is incalculable. Psychology and Crime comprehensively covers the vital role of psychological the...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Hollin, Clive R., author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge 2013.
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
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Table of Contents:
  • Psychology and crime
  • Crime : the basics
  • Psychological theories applied to crime
  • The development of criminal behaviour
  • Psychological approaches to understanding serious
  • Crime: I arson
  • Psychological approaches to understanding serious
  • Crime: II violent crime
  • Psychological approaches to understanding serious
  • Crime: III sexual crime
  • Mental disorder and crime
  • Crime investigation & evidence
  • Psychology in the courtroom
  • Reducing crime : punish or cure?
  • Crime prevention.