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An introduction to life-course criminology
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 introduct...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles :
SAGE,
2016.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource. |
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| Online Access: | Prospector EBC - Click here for access |
| Summary: | 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 equips you with all you need to succeed in your studies on the subject. The book: * Discusses the methodologies of life-course and longitudinal research * Explains and critiques the major theories of life-course criminology * Considers the issues of risk, prediction, onset, persistence and desistance of criminal activity * Draws on research from studies in Europe, the UK, US and Australia, including the Stockholm ... |
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781473947764 1473947766 9781526435859 1526435853 |