Human Development and Criminal Behavior : New Ways of Advancing Knowledge /

Human Development and Criminal Behavior proposes an exten- sive agenda for crime research. The book is part of a pio- neering effort to understand the causes of crime, particu- larly its developmental course. It defines and sets the con- ditions necessary to conduct an accelerated longitudinal study...

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Main Author: Tonry, Michael H.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Ohlin, Lloyd E., Farrington, David P.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 1991.
Series:Research in criminology.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Human Development and Criminal Behavior proposes an exten- sive agenda for crime research. The book is part of a pio- neering effort to understand the causes of crime, particu- larly its developmental course. It defines and sets the con- ditions necessary to conduct an accelerated longitudinal study of individuals at risk to become engaged in criminal careers. This work offers a blueprint for research to eluci- date and possibly prevent crime in our society.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 223 pages 17 illustrations)
ISBN:9781461390558 (electronic bk.)
1461390559 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:1431-7540