Crime and Family: Selected Essays of Joan McCord Contributor(s): McCord, Joan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1592135579 ISBN-13: 9781592135578 Publisher: Temple University Press
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2007 |
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BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Reference | Research |
Dewey: 364.360 |
LCCN: 2006050053 |
Physical Information: 0.99" H x 6.33" W x 9.13" L (1.24 lbs) 320 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: Joan McCord (1930-2004) was one of the most famous, most-respected, and best-loved criminologists of her generation. A brilliant pioneer, Dr. McCord was best known for her work on the Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, the first large-scale, longitudinal experimental study in the field of criminology. The study was among the first to demonstrate unintended harmful effects of a well-meaning prevention program. Dr. McCord's most important essays from this groundbreaking research project are among those included in this volume.McCord also co-wrote, edited, or co-edited twelve volumes and authored or co-authored 127 journal articles and book chapters. She wrote across a broad array of subjects, including delinquency, alcoholism, violence, crime prevention, and criminal theory. This book brings her most important and lasting work together in one place for the first time. |
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