Theories of Crime

ISBN-13: 9780415370691 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 205 str.

Ian Marsh

Opis

Presenting a comprehensive review of theoretical thinking on crime, this book encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of classic and contemporary theories, and provides an interdisciplinary approach to criminology through the contributions of sociology, psychology and biology.

Spis treści

1. Introduction: Crime - The Historical Context  2. Biological Explanations for Criminal Behaviour  3. Psychological Explanations for Criminal Behaviour  4. Sociological Explanations for the Criminal Behaviour  5. Explaining the Criminal Behaviour of Women  6. Explaining the Criminal Behaviour of Ethnic Minorities

O autorze

Ian Marsh