Human Development and Criminal Behavior: New Ways of Advancing Knowledge

by Michael Tonry, Kenneth Adams (Contribution by), Lloyd E. Ohlin, Felton Earls (Contribution by), David P. Farrington

Overview

Human Development and Criminal Behavior proposes an exten-
sive agenda for crime research. The book is part of a pio-
neering effort to understand the causes of crime, particu-
larly its developmental course. It defines and sets the con-
ditions necessary to conduct an accelerated longitudinal study of individuals at risk to become engaged in criminal careers. This work offers a blueprint for research to eluci-
date and possibly prevent crime in our society.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461390572
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	11/08/2011
Series:	Research in Criminology
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Pages:	223
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Overview of Theories and Hypotheses.- Design and Sampling Issues.- 3 Accelerated Longitudinal Design.- 4 Longitudinal-Experimental Combinations.- 5 Community Sampling.- 6 Household and Individual Sampling.- 7 Sampling Yield.- 8 Site Selection.- Measurement and Analysis.- 9 Common Variables.- 10 Measurement Issues.- 11 Statistical Methods and Analysis.- Cohort Studies.- 12 Prenatal and Preschool Cohorts.- 13 Young Adolescent Cohorts.- 14 Young Adult Cohorts.- 15 Sibling Study.- Appendix I Preparatory Field Work and Supplemental Studies.- Appendix II Issues in the Use of Biomedical Measures.- Appendix III Program on Human Development and Criminal Behavior—Participants.- References.