{"product_id":"the-psychology-of-criminal-and-violent-behaviour-9780199010080","title":"The Psychology of Criminal and Violent Behaviour","description":"This indispensable introduction to the psychological theories of criminality and violence examines how both psychology and biology play a role in understanding what may drive individuals to commit crime. Drawing on relevant research, real-world examples, and gripping case studies, \u003cem\u003eThe Psychology of Criminal and Violent Behaviour\u003c\/em\u003e applies theory to provide deep insight into criminal behaviour. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA theoretical approach\u003c\/strong\u003e helps students identify and understand key psychological theories and concepts \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible content: \u003c\/strong\u003e While theoretical in approach, the material is presented in a way that meets the needs of both psychology and criminology students \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage of both psychological and biological factors\u003c\/strong\u003e on a range of topics--including reactive and instrumental violence, aggression, psychopathy, social cognition, and more--explores how and why criminal and violent behaviour occur \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Researching Criminal and Violent Behaviour\" boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e discuss important research and topics in the field, including the Danish adoption study, the Bobo doll experiments, the Violence Risk Appraisal Guide, attachment theory, threat\/control-override symptoms, and cyberstalking \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiverse case studies\u003c\/strong\u003e on such notorious figures as Phineas Gage, Charles Whitman, Richard Ramirez, the Manson Family, Karla Homolka, and Ethan Couch provide real-world examples of criminal and violent behaviour and help students apply theory to real life \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapters on homicide and interpersonal violence\u003c\/strong\u003e provide piercing insight into topics like aggression and violent behaviour, serial murder, school shootings, stalking, intimate partner violence, and sexual violence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11392991\"\u003eDavid R. Lyon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11392993\"\u003eAndrew Welsh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.00w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199010080\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0199010080\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC004000\"\u003eCriminology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PSY\"\u003ePsychology\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PSY000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid R. Lyon\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Welsh\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences at Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford, Canada.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44442253459693,"sku":"9780199010080","price":188.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_ac934f7e-9de9-4885-b37c-f1f1555de4e0.jpg?v=1700203442","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-psychology-of-criminal-and-violent-behaviour-9780199010080","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}