Introduction to Life-Course Criminology - Sarnecki Jerzy
Introduction to Life-Course Criminology - Sarnecki Jerzy Most people engage in crime at some point in their lives, but why does almost everybody stop soon after? These two questions constitute the…
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Introduction to Life-Course Criminology - Sarnecki Jerzy
Most people engage in crime at some point in their lives, but why does almost everybody stop soon after? 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. And, why do a small number of offenders persist in crime?
The book:Discusses the methodologies of life-course and longitudinal researchExplains and critiques the major theories of life-course criminologyConsiders the issues of risk, prediction, onset, persistence and desistance of criminal activityDraws on research from studies in Europe, the UK, US and Australia, including the Stockholm Life-Course ProjectWritten by 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.