| The Criminal Recidivism Process Contributor(s): Zamble, Edward (Author), Quinsey, Vernon L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521795109 ISBN-13: 9780521795104 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $33.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2001 Annotation: This book addresses how and why criminal offenders repeat their actions after being released from prison. It is part of an attempt to explain criminal behavior within the context of a contemporary psychological understanding of behavior, rather than more traditional theories of crime. Over 300 male criminal "repeat offenders" were interviewed and tested. The results indicate that their new offenses may be the result of something like a "breakdown." This report, written for a general audience, has important implications for release supervision, rehabilitation programs, and the prediction of recidivism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology |
| Dewey: 364.360 |
| Series: Cambridge Studies in Criminology |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6" W x 8.95" (0.59 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book addresses how and why criminal offenders repeat their actions after being released from prison. It is part of an attempt to explain criminal behavior within the context of a contemporary psychological understanding of behavior, rather than more traditional theories of crime. Over 300 male criminal repeat offenders were interviewed and tested. The results indicate that their new offenses may be the result of something like a breakdown. This report, written for a general audience, has important implications for release supervision, rehabilitation programs, and the prediction of recidivism. |