Informationen zum Autor Psychologist Michael Dow Burkhead has worked in varying capacities with criminal offenders for 25 years and has written a number of articles regarding the treatment of mentally ill prisoners and the death penalty. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Klappentext For centuries scholars have studied the possible causes of criminal behavior in the hopes of shedding light on one of society's most persistent problems. This volume examines criminology from the perspective of those centuries of study. Written by a psychologist who has worked extensively with the criminal population, it focuses on the diverse theories that have been offered and the ways in which they contribute to the modern view of the criminal. The correlates of crime such as age, gender, race and IQ are discussed along with more random factors such as choice and chance. Theories of biology, psychology and sociology are all discussed. Criminological sources from the 18th century through the end of the 20th are cited and major developments noted. Finally, a brief preview of 21st century criminology considers how the lessons of the past might be adapted and drawn upon for future discoveries. Zusammenfassung For centuries scholars have studied the possible causes of criminal behavior in the hopes of shedding light on one of society's most persistent problems. This volume examines criminology from the perspective of those centuries of study. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsForeword by Michael C. Braswell Preface Part One: Introduction-The Explanation of Crime1. Setting the Stage 2. Schools of Criminology 3. Correlates of Crime: Age, Gender, Race, and IQ Part Two: Biological Explanations for Crime4. The History of Biology and Crime 5. Heritability 6. Evolution and Crime 7. Broken Brains and Other Neurological Factors Part Three: Psychological Explanations for Crime8. Psychopathy 9. Learning Theory and Crime Part Four: Sociological Explanations for Crime10. The History of Sociology and Crime 11. A Sampling of Theories Part Five: Conclusion12. Lessons from the History of Criminology Suggested Reading Notes References Index ...

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Psychologist Michael Dow Burkhead has worked in varying capacities with criminal offenders for 25 years and has written a number of articles regarding the treatment of mentally ill prisoners and the death penalty. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

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For centuries scholars have studied the possible causes of criminal behavior in the hopes of shedding light on one of society's most persistent problems. This volume examines criminology from the perspective of those centuries of study. Written by a psychologist who has worked extensively with the criminal population, it focuses on the diverse theories that have been offered and the ways in which they contribute to the modern view of the criminal. The correlates of crime such as age, gender, race and IQ are discussed along with more random factors such as choice and chance. Theories of biology, psychology and sociology are all discussed. Criminological sources from the 18th century through the end of the 20th are cited and major developments noted. Finally, a brief preview of 21st century criminology considers how the lessons of the past might be adapted and drawn upon for future discoveries.

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Table of Contents

Foreword by Michael C. Braswell
Preface

Part One: Introduction-The Explanation of Crime

1. Setting the Stage
2. Schools of Criminology

3. Correlates of Crime: Age, Gender, Race, and IQ

   Part Two: Biological Explanations for Crime

4. The History of Biology and Crime
5. Heritability
6. Evolution and Crime

7. Broken Brains and Other Neurological Factors

   Part Three: Psychological Explanations for Crime

8. Psychopathy

9. Learning Theory and Crime

   Part Four: Sociological Explanations for Crime

10. The History of Sociology and Crime
11. A Sampling of Theories
    Part Five: Conclusion

12. Lessons from the History of Criminology

    Suggested Reading
    Notes
    References
    Index