Facts Frameworks and Forecasts

Facts Frameworks and Forecasts calls for rethinking the development of criminological theory. In her introduction Joan McCord argues that the field is ready for new approaches and that its progress depends on a sound factual base. Examining the discipline's research design methodology and quantitative analysis efforts the contributors identify significant advances in criminological theory. This empirical orientation results in a balanced blend of information and speculation. This book contains a comprehensive review. The first chapter describes biological conditions that have theoretical links with criminal behavior - ending with a discussion of how biological and social conditions may interact to influence criminal behavior. Early chapters discuss general issues related to crime. These are followed by expositions of theoretical orientations not typically found in criminological literature. The second half of the book describes seven longitudinal studies in four countries. The authors interpret their data to expose biological social and psychological factors they believe may influence criminal behavior. These contributors include: Guenther Knoblich and Roy King Daniel Glaser Robert A. Rosellini and Robin L. Lashley Robert J. Sampson Ellen S. Cohn and Susan O. White Joan McCord L. Rowell Huesmann and Leonard D. Eron Robert Cairns and Beverly Cairns Richard E. Tremblay Patricia Cohen and Judith S. Brook David P. Farrington and David Magnussen Britt af Klinteberg and Hakan Stattin. Facts Frameworks and Forecasts addresses the observation of noted criminologist Marvin Wolfgang that criminological theory had stagnated. This groundbreaking work available in paperback for the first time is as relevant now as when first published. It should be read by all concerned with data-related approaches to criminology. Language: English