An Introduction to Life-Course Criminology
Häftad bok. Sage publications inc. 2015. 184 sidor.
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Förlagsfakta
- ISBN
- 9781446275917
- Titel
- An Introduction to Life-Course Criminology
- Författare
- Sarnecki, Jerzy
- Förlag
- Sage publications inc
- Utgivningsår
- 2015
- Omfång
- 184 sidor
- Bandtyp
- Häftad
- Mått
- 170 x 244 mm Ryggbredd 10 mm
- Vikt
- 330 g
- Språk
- English
- Baksidestext
- Most people engage in crime at some point in their lives, but why does almost everybody stop soon after? And, why do a small number of offenders persist in crime? These two questions constitute the core of the field often known as life-course criminology. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to life-course criminology. It covers the dominant theories and methodologies in the field and equips you with all you need to succeed in your studies on the subject. The book:Discusses the methodologies of life-course and longitudinal researchExplains and critiques the major theories of life-course criminologyConsiders the issues of risk, prediction, onset, persistence and desistance of criminal activityDraws on research from studies in Europe, the UK, US and Australia, including the Stockholm Life-Course ProjectWritten by two leading figures in the field, this is an authoritative text that will guide you through your studies in life-course criminology, criminal career research, and developmental criminology.