Human development and criminal behavior : new ways of advancing knowledge

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Human development and criminal behavior : new ways of advancing knowledge

M. Tonry, L.E. Ohlin, D.P. Farrington ; with contributions by Kenneth Adams ... [et al.]

(Research in criminology)

Springer-Verlag, c1991

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  • : gw

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References:p.211-223.

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Volume

: us ISBN 9780387973609

Description

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.
Volume

: gw ISBN 9783540973607

Description

"Human Development and Criminal Behaviour" proposes an extensive agenda for crime research. The book is part of an effort to understand the causes of crime and, in particular, how it develops. It defines and sets the conditions necessary to conduct an accelerated longitudinal study of individuals at risk of becoming engaged in criminal careers. This work offers a blueprint for research to explain and possibly prevent crime in our society.

Table of Contents

  • Overview of theories and hypotheses
  • design and sampling issues
  • measurement and analysis
  • cohort studies
  • appendices.

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