Böcker av Joan Mccord

Beyond Empiricism expands the discourse on theories of criminal behavior

Facts, Frameworks, and Forecasts calls for rethinking the development of criminological theory. Examining the discipline's research design, methodology, and quantitative analysis efforts, the contributors identify significant advances in criminological theory.

Facts, Frameworks, and Forecasts calls for rethinking the development of criminological theory

'Beyond Empiricism' expands the discourse on theories of ciminal behavior. It considers institutional, social, and individual issues related to criminal behaviour, while individually each contributor raises questions about the adequacy of current theoretical claims.

Joan McCord (1930-2004) was one of the 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. This book brings together her important work.