Criminal Behavior: A Psychosocial Approach
Curt R. Bartol; Anne M. Bartol
ISBN 10: 0131850490 ISBN 13: 9780131850491
Published by Pearson College Div, 2004
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For courses in Criminal Behavior, Forensic Psychology, and Criminology.
Criminal Behavior: A Psychosocial Approach, 7e examines the many events and factors that influence the lives and behaviors of the criminal offender. By presenting a critical and interdisciplinary look at criminals and crime, the book challenges students to look beyond over-simplified or prejudicial conclusions about the "crime problem." The book considers the behavioral, emotional and cognitive aspects of offenders, looks at specific criminal offenses, and explores the causes, classification, prediction, intervention and treatment of criminal behavior.
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Criminal Behavior: A Psychosocial Approach, Seventh Edition presents a critical and interdisciplinary look at criminals and crime, challenging students to look beyond over-simplified or prejudicial conclusions about the "crime problem." The book considers the behavioral, emotional and cognitive aspects of criminals, looks at specific criminal offenses, and explores the causes, classification, prediction, intervention and treatment of criminal behavior.
NEW TO THE SEVENTH EDITION- Greatly expanded and reorganized coverage of criminal profiling
- More information about careers in forensic psychology and correctional psychology
- Updated chapters on the psychopath, juvenile delinquency, the mentally disordered offender, and correctional psychology
- An updated chapter on drugs and crime that reflects the latest drug abuse research
- Expanded coverage of: crime scene analysis, cyber crime, the effects of the mass media on aggression, crime & physical anomalies, gender differences in aggression, infanticide, and robbery
- Numerous new tables, figures, charts, and other in-text learning aids
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Criminal Behavior: A Psychosocial Approach
Publisher: Pearson College Div
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket