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Why Crime? : Some Causes and Remedies from the Psychological Standpoint / by Claud Mullins

Author
Mullins, Claud, 1887-1968
Published
Boca Raton, FL : Taylor and Francis, an imprint of Routledge, [2019]
Copyright Date
©1947
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
1 online resource (142 pages).
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Taylor & Francis
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Contents
Preface 1. The Inheritance 2. Parents and Children 3. Breaking Homes 4. Illegitimate Children. Postscript.
Summary
Originally published in 1945. This book presents the developing opinions contemporary to the post-war period, of the social and psychological roots of criminal actions as seen through the viewpoint of a practising magistrate. Looking at the psychological treatment of delinquents in particular, using actual case experiences, various causes are illustrated, and future preventative interventions are suggested and categorised. Early childhood developmental effects leading to characteristic criminality are distinguished from those societal factors with later and lesser influence, in the opinion of the author. The book discusses the court systems for judging family disputes and divorce in comparison to criminal cases amongst its investigation into the cause of criminality. The author's ground-breaking work led to much reform in the UK judicial system and this book is a fascinating insight to the history of psychology, law and criminology.
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ISBN
9780429027062 (e-book : PDF)
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Also available in print format.
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