TY - BOOK AU - Jones,Stephen TI - Understanding violent crime. T2 - Crime and justice SN - 033520418X AV - HV6035.J63 U1 - 364.36 21 PY - 2000/// CY - Buckingham [England], Phildelphia PB - Open University Press KW - Violent crimes KW - Violence KW - Psychological aspects KW - Criminal behavior KW - Criminal psychology N1 - 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 ER -