Jones, Stephen

Understanding violent crime. / Stephen Jones. - Buckingham [England] ; Phildelphia : Open University Press, 2000. - xv, 220 p. : 23 cm. - Crime and justice . - Crime and justice (Buckingham, England) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-207) and index.

Contents: Definitions of violence -- The Extent of violence -- Biological influences, mental disorder, drugs and alcohol -- Theories of socialization -- Group violence -- Gender and violence -- Sociological theories: poverty, strain and power -- The Consequences of violent crime -- The Punishment of violence -- The treatment of violent offenders -- Appendix.

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Violent crimes.
Violence--Psychological aspects.
Criminal behavior.
Criminal psychology.

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