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Abrahamsen, David

The Psychology of Crime / David Abrahamsen. - 1 online resource (358 p.)

Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- Introduction -- I. Social Pathology and Crime -- II. The Formula of Criminal Behavior -- III. Family Tension -- IV. Juvenile Delinquency -- V. Psychosomatic Disorders and Crime -- VI. The Offender and the Emotionally Disturbed Nonoffender -- VII. The Classification of Criminals -- IX. The Sex Offender -- X. The Personality of the Murderer -- XI. Psychiatric-Psychological Examination of the Offender -- XII. Criminal Law and Psychiatry -- XIII. Rebuilding and Rehabilitating the Offender -- XIV. The Prevention of Crime -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

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Studies the basic factors that are instrumental in understanding criminal behavior and criminal careers.  Looks at not only the mind of the criminal but also the interaction between the criminal personality and environment.


Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

ISBN: 9780231940405 9780231896696

Standard No.: 10.7312/abra94040 doi

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Criminal psychology.
PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology.

LC Class. No.: HV6080 / .A32

Dewey Class. No.: 364.34