The Psychology of Criminal Conduct: Theory, Research and Practice (Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology) [Hardcover]

Ronald Blackburn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 27, 1993 | ISBN-10: 0471912956 | ISBN-13: 978-0471912958 | Edition: 1

Surveys the psychology of antisocial behavior. The latest developments in clinical psychology applied to forensic work and the problems of offenders are reviewed. Stresses clinical issues including individual problem-oriented, practical and role questions.

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Surveys the psychology of antisocial behavior. The latest developments in clinical psychology applied to forensic work and the problems of offenders are reviewed. Stresses clinical issues including individual problem-oriented, practical and role questions.

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Taken from published reviews: "?Dr Blackburn has written a remarkably good book; indeed, the best book on the topic?from either side of the Atlantic?I have read. ? the breadth of the author?s knowledge is nothing short of encyclopaedic. Not only psychology?developmental and social, as well as clinical?but also psychiatry, biology, philosophy, and law are addressed in this volume. Finally, the book is written with clarity, economy, and a lucid style. It is as inviting and user-friendly as any work of such complexity can be. ? I hope that it will find its way into psychiatry residency training programmes as well. It could do wonders for replacing turf-battles with common ground." Criminal Behaviour & Mental Health "?The scholarly breadth and accuracy of this work are remarkable. There seems to be no important contribution to our psychological understanding of crime which Blackburn has omitted to discuss, including those approaches from sociological and social psychology which are frequently neglected in straightforward psychological treatments. Moreover, all approaches are intelligently and sympathetically discussed." Expert Evidence "?The volume is infused with the author?s enthusiasm for a social cognitive perspective on offending behaviour, but he also robustly defends the utility of the notion of personality traits. ?Overall, this book brings together a vast array of research and theory examined from the perspective of the clinician involved with the individual. It will almost certainly become the key background text for post-graduate courses teaching forensic psychology and would be a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any clinician with forensic concerns." Clinical Psychology Forum "?This is undoubtedly an important book. ?The end result is a book of excellent quality, which I recommend most warmly to clinical psychologists, and indeed, to anybody who is interested in ?criminological psychology?." Behaviour Research and Therapy "?This author is to be congratulated for having produced this impressive volume. It provides a comprehensive review which is critical yet well-balanced. It assumes no prior familiarity with the field, and specialists from many different disciplines will learn a great deal from it." Criminal Law Review --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 506 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 27, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471912956
• ISBN-13: 978-0471912958
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,578,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Blackburn, October 9, 2000

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Mark Farrall (Cardiff, Wales, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Psychology of Criminal Conduct: Theory, Research and Practice (Paperback)

Excellent introduction and some in-depth coverage of just about everything relevent to criminological psychology. If Blackburn is not specialised enough, there are plenty of details for further reading. A 'must have'!