Examines major schools of thought derived from, or impinging upon, the psychology of offending and victimisation. Focuses on classical and revisionist schools of thought as they ahve developed in North America, Britain, Europe and Australia. Emphasises the etiology of behaviour, and the ameloriative measures (such as treatment/punishment) which may be available to reduce the incidence or effects of criminal offending.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2019.
HD/FL
One session
Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security
Not available to students who have completed 4201
Through a series of contemporary readings on crime, the student will be familiarised with major schools of thought in Criminology. Other facets of the subject will include: . discussion and analysis of major psychological theories of criminal behaviour and an examination of major theoretical and empirical statements on the appropriate social response to criminal offending and victimization
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