Psychology of criminal behaviour : a Canadian perspective

Serin, Ralph C. (Ralph Charles) 1953- (author). Forth, Adelle Elizabeth, 1961- (author.). Brown, Shelley L., 1969- (author.). Nunes, Kevin L, (author.). Bennell, Craig, (author.). Pozzulo, Joanna, (author.).

Summary: This unique Canadian text examines the intersection of criminal behaviour, the theory behind it, and the application of evidence-based practice to its study. It explores the Canadian criminal justice system, Canadian research and Canadian crime. Criminal Behaviour and Psychology is very accessible to students, and has a focus on empirical research to support key theories and practice. Contemporary themes are also highlighted to give this book a truly Canadian perspective.

Record details

ISBN: 125685221X
ISBN: 9781256852216
Physical Description: print
xiv, 514 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: Custom edition for Athabasca University
Publisher: Boston, MA : Pearson Learning Solutions, [2011].

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. Crime in Canada -- 2. Theories of Crime: Biological and Evolutionary Explanations -- 3. Theories of Crime: Learning and Environment -- 4. Linking Theories to Practice -- 5. Developmental Issues: Juvenile Offending -- 6. Economic Crime -- 7. Violent Offending: General Violence and Homicide -- 8. Behind Closed Doors: Family Violence -- 9. Sexual Offenders -- 10. Mentally Disordered Offenders -- 11. Female Offenders -- 12. Aboriginal Offenders -- Appendix: Thinking about a Career in Corrections? -- Glossary -- References -- Name index -- Subject Index