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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457421703321

Autore

McGuire James

Titolo

Understanding Psychology and Crime [[electronic resource] ] : Perspectives on Theory and Action

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Maidenhead, : McGraw-Hill Education, 2004

ISBN

1-280-94723-3

9786610947232

0-335-22643-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (297 p.)

Disciplina

364.3

Soggetti

Criminal psychology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Glossary; References; Subject index; Name index

Sommario/riassunto

Addresses such questions as: What contributions can psychology make to our understanding of crime? And, how can psychological models and research help to prevent crime and reduce repeat offending? This book discusses the relationships between psychology, criminology and criminal justice, and is useful for students of criminology and psychology.