Why do individuals exposed to the same environment turn out so differently, with some engaging in crime and others abiding by societal rules and norms? Why are males involved in violent crime more often than females? And why do the precursors of serious pathological behavior typically emerge in childhood? This fascinating text addresses key questions surrounding criminal propensity by discussing studies of the life-course perspective—criminological research that links biological factors associated with criminality with the social and environmental agents thought to cause, facilitate, or otherwise influence a tendency towards criminal activity. The book provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the current thinking in the field about criminal behavior over the course of a lifetime. Additionally, it highlights interventions proven effective and illustrates how the life-course perspective has contributed to a greater understanding of the causes of crime.

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Information

Publisher

SAGE Publications, Inc

Year

2014

ISBN

9781483321936

Edition

Topic

Social Sciences

Subtopic

Criminology

Index

Social Sciences

Cover
Half Title
Acknowledgements
Title Page
Copyright Page
Detailed Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Life Course Criminology
Chapter 2 The Stability of Criminal and Analogous Behaviors
Chapter 3 Continuity in Antisocial Potential
Chapter 4 Genetics and Crime
Chapter 5 Introduction to Brain Structure and Basic Functions—Part I: The Hindbrain, Midbrain, and Limbic Structures in the Development of Criminality
Chapter 6 Introduction to Brain Structure and Basic Functions—Part II: Forebrain Formation, Trauma, and Criminal Behavior
Chapter 7 Concepts and Issues in Neuropsychological Functioning
Chapter 8 Sex Differences in Brain Processes and Laterality
Chapter 9 Special Topics in the Life Course: Psychopathy, Early Onset, and Drug Influences on Criminality
Chapter 10 Individuals and their Social World
Chapter 11 Families and Crime
Chapter 12 Prepubescence: Infancy and Childhood
Chapter 13 Postpubescence: Adolescence and Adulthood
Chapter 14 Policy Recommendations
References
Index
About the Authors