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Psychosocial Criminology (Paperback)
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Psychosocial Criminology (Paperback)
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'This is a well written, thought provoking, and highly challenging
book for anyone who claims to be a criminologist or for whom crime
is of central concern. It should be required reading on all
undergraduate and post-graduate criminology courses. A truly
innovative take on some well established criminological dilemmas.'
- Sandra Walklate, Eleanor Rathbone Chair of Sociology, University
of Liverpool What makes people commit crime? Psychosocial
Criminology demonstrates how a psychosocial approach can illuminate
the causes of particular crimes, challenging readers to re-think
the similarities and differences between themselves and those
involved in crime. The book critiques existing psychological and
sociological theories before outlining a more adequate
understanding of the criminal offender. It sheds new light on a
series of crimes - rape, serial murder, racial harassment ,
'jack-rolling' (mugging of drunks), domestic violence - and
contemporary criminological issues such as fear of crime,
cognitive-behavioural interventions and restorative justice. Gadd
and Jefferson bring together theories about identity, subjectivity
and gender to provide the first comprehensive account of their
psychoanalytically inspired approach. For each topic, the
theoretical perspective is supported by individual case studies,
which are designed to facilitate the understanding of theory and to
demonstrate its application to a variety of criminological topics.
This important and lucid book is written primarily for upper level
undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers of criminology. It is
particularly useful for students undertaking a joint degree in
criminology and psychology. It will also appeal to critical
psychologists, psychoanalysts, students of biographical methods and
those pursuing social work training. David Gadd is Senior Lecturer
in Criminology at Keele University. Tony Jefferson is Professor of
Criminology at Keele University.
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