| Description |
1 online resource |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Why I wrote this book; crime in context; a review of what we knowabout crime; a working definition of culture; meeting the offenders; 'I have to prove that I'm there'- identity and its relationshipto criminal violence; 'This is for my people' versus'It's your fault ... leave me alone':cultural meanings ofcriminal behaviour; 'I just lost it': offenders'rationalisations forcriminal violence*; the way forward; appendix:methodological approach; references. |
| Summary |
From prison interviews with violent offenders and a wealth of experience and research, an Australian psychologist explores the complex interaction between crime and culture. Fifteen convicted adult male violent offenders explain their understanding, motivations and rationalisations for their actions in relation to values. This nuanced understanding adds significantly to criminological theory, as well as providing suggestions for better policing, offender management, and rehabilitation. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Crime -- Australia.
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Crime. |
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Australia. |
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Violence -- Social aspects -- Australia.
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Violence -- Social aspects. |
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Violence. |
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Violent offenders -- Attitudes.
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Violent offenders. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
9781921513572 (electronic book) |
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1921513578 (electronic book) |
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9781921513565 |
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192151356X |
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