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The Criminal Recidivism Process
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The Criminal Recidivism Process
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Edward Zamble
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By (author) Vernon L. Quinsey
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Series | Cambridge Studies in Criminology |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:192 | Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 160 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780521581790
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Classifications | Dewey:364 |
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date |
28 August 1997 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
Reviews"Zamble and Quinsey...show how persistent serious offenders fail to cope with their environments and discuss the psychological factors that make reoffending more likely." Choice "This is both an interesting and well researched look at why offenders recidivate as brotherhood." The Law & Politics Book Review
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