Human Development and Criminal Behavior: New Ways of Advancing Knowledge (Research in Criminology) - Softcover

Book 8 of 17: Research in Criminology

Tonry, Michael; Ohlin, Lloyd E.; Farrington, David P.

 
9781461390572: Human Development and Criminal Behavior: New Ways of Advancing Knowledge (Research in Criminology)

Synopsis

Human Development and Criminal Behavior proposes an exten- sive agenda for crime research. The book is part of a pio- neering effort to understand the causes of crime, particu- larly its developmental course. It defines and sets the con- ditions necessary to conduct an accelerated longitudinal study of individuals at risk to become engaged in criminal careers. This work offers a blueprint for research to eluci- date and possibly prevent crime in our society.

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