Criminal Behavior [Hardcover]

Elaine Cassel (Author), Douglas A. Bernstein (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205280404 | ISBN-13: 978-0205280407 | Publication Date: November 10, 2000 | Edition: 1

This book examines the origins and development of criminal behavior by analyzing biological, developmental, familial, social, cultural, political, and economic factors that contribute to crime and violence. Utilizing the most recent research on the causes and correlates of crime, the text addresses such timely topics as school-related violence and murders committed by young adults. Criminal Behavior also covers the relationship between mental illness and crime, examines the role of victims in the criminal justice process, and addresses the role of prisons and punishment in criminal behavior. The authors have included material on interventions for at-risk children and adolescents - a preemptive measure that may prevent development of violence and crime.

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About the Author

Elaine Cassel,JD,is a criminal defense attorney. She teaches criminal and developmental psychology at Lord Fairfax Community College and law at Nova Southeastern University. She is a frequent contributor toFindlaw’s Writ, an on-line publication.  --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 402 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1 edition (November 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205280404
• ISBN-13: 978-0205280407
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,945,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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