An Introduction to Life-Course Criminology
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
| Author: | Christoffer Carlsson, Jerzy Sarnecki | ISBN: | 9781473947740 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | November 23, 2015 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | Christoffer Carlsson, Jerzy Sarnecki |
| ISBN: | 9781473947740 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | November 23, 2015 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
Most people engage in crime at some point in their lives, but why does almost everybody stop soon after? And, why do a small number of offenders persist in crime? 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. 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. The book:
- Discusses the methodologies of life-course and longitudinal research
- Explains and critiques the major theories of life-course criminology
- Considers the issues of risk, prediction, onset, persistence and desistance of criminal activity
- Draws on research from studies in Europe, the UK, US and Australia, including the Stockholm Life-Course Project
Written by two leading figures in the field, this is an authoritative text that will guide you through your studies in life-course criminology, criminal career research, and developmental criminology.
Most people engage in crime at some point in their lives, but why does almost everybody stop soon after? And, why do a small number of offenders persist in crime? 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. 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. The book:
- Discusses the methodologies of life-course and longitudinal research
- Explains and critiques the major theories of life-course criminology
- Considers the issues of risk, prediction, onset, persistence and desistance of criminal activity
- Draws on research from studies in Europe, the UK, US and Australia, including the Stockholm Life-Course Project
Written by two leading figures in the field, this is an authoritative text that will guide you through your studies in life-course criminology, criminal career research, and developmental criminology.
