Human Development and Criminal Behavior New Ways of Advancing Knowledge |
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Author:
| Tonry, Michael Ohlin, Lloyd E. Farrington, David P. |
Contribution by:
| Adams, Kenneth Earls, Felton Rowe, David C. Sampson, Robert J. Tremblay, Richard E. |
Series title: | Research in Criminology Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4613-9057-2 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2011 |
Publisher: | Springer
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $273.95 |
Book Description:
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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 longitudinalstudy of individuals at risk to become engaged in criminalcareers. This work offers a blueprint for research to eluci-date and possibly prevent crime in our society.
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 longitudinalstudy of individuals at risk to become engaged in criminalcareers. This work offers a blueprint for research to eluci-date and possibly prevent crime in our society.