Psychology of Criminal Conduct : Theory, Research and Practice

Taken from published reviews: "àDr Blackburn has written a remarkably good book; indeed, the best book on the topicùfrom either side of the AtlanticùI have read. à the breadth of the authors knowledge is nothing short of encyclopaedic. Not only psychologyùdevelopmental and social, as well as clinicalùbut also psychiatry, biology, philosophy, and law are addressed in this volume. Finally, the book is written with clarity, economy, and a lucid style. It is as inviting and user-friendly as any work of such complexity can be. à I hope that it will find its way into psychiatry residency training programmes as well. It could do wonders for replacing turf-battles with common ground." Criminal Behaviour & Mental Health "àThe scholarly breadth and accuracy of this work are remarkable. There seems to be no important contribution to our psychological understanding of crime which Blackburn has omitted to discuss, including those approaches from sociological and social psychology which are frequently neglected in straightforward psychological treatments. Moreover, all approaches are intelligently and sympathetically discussed." Expert Evidence "àThe volume is infused with the authors enthusiasm for a social cognitive perspective on offending behaviour, but he also robustly defends the utility of the notion of personality traits. àOverall, this book brings together a vast array of research and theory examined from the perspective of the clinician involved with the individual. It will almost certainly become the key background text for post-graduate courses teaching forensic psychology and would be a valuable addition to the bookshelf of any clinician with forensic concerns." Clinical Psychology Forum "àThis is undoubtedly an important book. àThe end result is a book of excellent quality, which I recommend most warmly to clinical psychologists, and indeed, to anybody who is interested in æcriminological psychology." Behaviour Research and Therapy "àThis author is to be congratulated for having produced this impressive volume. It provides a comprehensive review which is critical yet well-balanced. It assumes no prior familiarity with the field, and specialists from many different disciplines will learn a great deal from it." Criminal Law ReviewBlackburn, Ronald is the author of 'Psychology of Criminal Conduct : Theory, Research and Practice', published 1993 under ISBN 9780471912958 and ISBN 0471912956.