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  • A General Theory of Crime

    by Michael R. Gottfredson, Travis Hirschi ...
    By articulating a general theory of crime and related behavior, the authors present a new and comprehensive statement of what the criminological enterprise should be about. They argue that prevalent academic criminology—whether sociological, psychological, biological, or economic—has been unable to provide believable explanations of criminal behavior.The long-discarded classical tradition in ... Read more

    $35.19 CAD

  • Modern Control Theory and the Limits of Criminal Justice

    by Michael Gottfredson, Travis Hirschi ...
    In 1990 when Michael Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi published A General Theory of Crime, now often referred to as self control theory, it quickly became among the most discussed and researched perspectives in criminology. In Modern Control Theory and the Limits of Criminal Justice, Gottfredson and Hirschi develop and extend the theory of self control advanced in their classic work. Focusing on the ... Read more

    $33.59 CAD

  • Decision Making in Criminal Justice

    Toward the Rational Exercise of Discretion

    by Michael R. Gottfredson, Don M. Gottfredson ...
    Series series Law and Criminology (R0)
    The study of decisions in the criminal justice process provides a useful focus for the examination of many fundamental aspects of criminal jus tice. These decisions are not always highly visible. They are made, or dinarily, within wide areas of discretion. The aims of the decisions are not always clear, and, indeed, the principal objectives of these decisions are often the subject of much debate. ... Read more

    $192.19 CAD

  • Control Theories of Crime and Delinquency

    Edited by Chester L. Britt, Michael R. Gottfredson ...
    Series series Advances in Criminological Theory
    For the past twenty to thirty years, control theories of crime have been at the center of theoretical development in criminology. Key to the control theory perspective is the notion that crime is an inherently individual act, and its explanation requires that we focus on the characteristics of individuals who commit crimes. Consequently, control theory focuses on such issues as self-control and ... Read more

    $94.81 CAD

  • Personal Liberty and Community Safety

    Pretrial Release in the Criminal Court

    by John S. Goldkamp, Michael R. Gottfredson, Peter R. Jones, Doris Weiland ...
    Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
    In this enlightening study, the authors implement a unique research approach to offer a greater understanding of policy reform of pretrial release and detention practices in the criminal courts in Boston, Miami, and Phoenix. ... Read more

    $64.09 CAD

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    Edited by Michael E. Lamb ...
    The Definitive reference on the important role fathers play in child development todayEdited by Dr. Michael Lamb—the recognized authority on the role of fathers in child development, The Role of the Father in Child Development, Fifth Edition brings together contributions from international experts on each subject to provide a thorough and current summary of the state of fatherhood across cultures, ... Read more

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  • Prejudice

    Its Social Psychology

    by Rupert Brown ...
    This new edition of Prejudice provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject, introducing the major theoretical ideas as well as providing a critical analysis of recent developments.Takes a social psychological perspective, analysing individual behavior as part of a pattern of intergroup processesCovers the major research, including classical personality accounts, developmental approaches, ... Read more

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  • Desistance from Sex Offending

    Alternatives to Throwing Away the Keys

    by D. Richard Laws, PhD, Tony Ward, PhD ...
    This book offers a fresh perspective on treating a population that is often demonized by policymakers, the public, and even clinicians. The authors argue that most sex offenders are "people like us," with the potential to lead meaningful, law-abiding lives—if given a chance and appropriate support. They describe an empirically and theoretically grounded rehabilitation approach, the Good Lives ... Read more

    $59.99 CAD

  • An Introduction to Life-Course Criminology

    by Christoffer Carlsson, Jerzy Sarnecki ...
    Most people engage in crime at some point in their lives, but why does almost everybody stop soon after? And, why do a small number of offenders persist in crime? These two questions constitute the core of the field often known as life-course criminology.This book provides a comprehensive introduction to life-course criminology. It covers the dominant theories and methodologies in the field and ... Read more

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  • When Groups Meet

    The Dynamics of Intergroup Contact

    by Thomas F. Pettigrew, Linda R. Tropp ...
    Series series Essays in Social Psychology
    Research and theory on intergroup contact have become one of the fastest advancing and most exciting fields in social psychology in recent years. The work is exciting because it combines basic social psychological concerns -- human interaction, situational influences on behavior -- with an effective means of improving intergroup relations at a time when the world is witnessing widespread ... Read more

    $89.31 CAD

  • Criminological Theories

    Introduction and Evaluation

    by Ronald L. Akers ...
    In Criminological Theories, the noted criminologist Ronald Akers provides thorough description, discussion, and appraisal of the leading theories of crime/delinquent behavior and law/criminal justice - the origin and history of each theory and its contemporary developments and adherents.Akers offers a clear explanation of each theory (the central concepts and hypotheses of each theory as well as ... Read more

    $365.52 CAD

  • The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Prejudice

    Edited by Chris G. Sibley, Fiona Kate Barlow ...
    Series series Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology
    The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Prejudice aims to answer the questions: why is prejudice so persistent? How does it affect people exposed to it? And what can we do about it? Providing a comprehensive examination of prejudice from its evolutionary beginnings and environmental influences through to its manifestations and consequences, this Handbook is an essential resource for scholars ... Read more

    $71.99 CAD