Why Crime? An Integrated Systems Theory of Antisocial Behavior (Paperback)

~ Matt Robinson (Author)

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It is a book that needs to be written and published. --Stephen Brodt, Ball State University

The organization of topics is logical and well explained, moving from cell up to society levels makes sense... This [book] is interesting to read and think about... The attempt to bring the different disciplines together gives one (including students) something to think about. --Kim Davies, Augusta State University

Why Crime? illustrates both the psychological imagination and the gap where some classic criminology has failed. --Art Jipson, University of Dayton --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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"Why Crime? illustrates both the psychological imagination and the gap where some classic criminology has failed." — Art Jipson, University of Dayton

"The organization of topics is logical and well explained—moving from cell up to society levels makes sense... This [book] is interesting to read and think about... The attempt to bring the different disciplines together gives one (including students) something to think about." — Kim Davies, Augusta State University

"It is a book that needs to be written and published." — Stephen Brodt, Ball State University

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (March 16, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131119370
• ISBN-13: 978-0131119376
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,088,176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Most outstanding criminal theory book, June 18, 2003

By	Dr. B Johnson (USA) - See all my reviews

Why Crime? is the most outstanding criminal theory book available. The author reviews findings from many (but not all) academic disciplines and provides an exhaustive review of the literature about why crime happens. The most important aspect of the book is the integration of findings from different fields of study, which he does from chapter to chapter. Chapters 4 and 5 are too biased on biology but later chapters are fair. Chapter 10 presents a new theory and summarizes the whole book. Try not to look at the figures in this chapter because they make no sense. Overall the book is wonderful.