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The Psychology of Criminal and Violent Behaviour
This indispensable introduction to the psychological theories of criminality and violence examines how both psychology and biology play a role in understanding what may drive individuals to commit crime. Drawing on relevant research, real-world examples, and gripping case studies, The Psychology of Criminal and Violent Behaviour applies theory to provide deep insight into criminal behaviour.
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A theoretical approach helps students identify and understand key psychological theories and concepts
Accessible content: While theoretical in approach, the material is presented in a way that meets the needs of both psychology and criminology students
Coverage of both psychological and biological factors on a range of topics--including reactive and instrumental violence, aggression, psychopathy, social cognition, and more--explores how and why criminal and violent behaviour occur
"Researching Criminal and Violent Behaviour" boxes discuss important research and topics in the field, including the Danish adoption study, the Bobo doll experiments, the Violence Risk Appraisal Guide, attachment theory, threat/control-override symptoms, and cyberstalking
Diverse case studies on such notorious figures as Phineas Gage, Charles Whitman, Richard Ramirez, the Manson Family, Karla Homolka, and Ethan Couch provide real-world examples of criminal and violent behaviour and help students apply theory to real life
Chapters on homicide and interpersonal violence provide piercing insight into topics like aggression and violent behaviour, serial murder, school shootings, stalking, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence
FEATURES
A theoretical approach helps students identify and understand key psychological theories and concepts
Accessible content: While theoretical in approach, the material is presented in a way that meets the needs of both psychology and criminology students
Coverage of both psychological and biological factors on a range of topics--including reactive and instrumental violence, aggression, psychopathy, social cognition, and more--explores how and why criminal and violent behaviour occur
"Researching Criminal and Violent Behaviour" boxes discuss important research and topics in the field, including the Danish adoption study, the Bobo doll experiments, the Violence Risk Appraisal Guide, attachment theory, threat/control-override symptoms, and cyberstalking
Diverse case studies on such notorious figures as Phineas Gage, Charles Whitman, Richard Ramirez, the Manson Family, Karla Homolka, and Ethan Couch provide real-world examples of criminal and violent behaviour and help students apply theory to real life
Chapters on homicide and interpersonal violence provide piercing insight into topics like aggression and violent behaviour, serial murder, school shootings, stalking, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence
416 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2017
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November 11, 2020
This is a very good textbook on the subject of Violent Offenders. The case studies are interesting and placed applicably, the figures and tables are helpful in explaining processes and the material is thorough for an introductory course on the subject. My only suggestion for future editions is to add two more chapters for the customary 15, because if read in one sitting (using a highlighter or taking notes) as written they get a little long. I recommend this textbook to professors.
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