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Title

The Reasoning Criminal: Rational Choice Perspectives on Offending

Publisher

Springer-Verlag

Publication Date

1986

Language

English

ISBN 10

0387962727

ISBN 13

9780387962726

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Very Good

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The assumption that rewards and punishments influence our choices between different courses of action underlies economic, sociological, psychological, and legal thinking about human action. Hence, the notion of a reasoning criminal―one who employs the same sorts of cognitive strategies when contemplating offending as they and the rest of us use when making other decisions―might seem a small contribution to crime control. This conclusion would be mistaken. This volume develops an alternative approach, termed the "rational choice perspective," to explain criminal behaviour. Instead of emphasizing the differences between criminals and non-criminals, it stresses some of the similarities. In particular, while the contributors do not deny the existence of irrational and pathological components in crimes, they suggest that the rational aspects of offending should be explored. An international group of researchers in criminology, psychology, and economics provide a comprehensive review of original research on the criminal offender as a reasoning decision maker. While recognizing the crucial influence of situational factors, the rational choice perspective provides a framework within which to incorporate and locate existing theories about crime. In doing so it also provides both a new agenda for research and sheds a fresh light on deterrent and prevention policies.

About the Author

Derek B. Cornish taught in the department of social science and administration at the London School of Economics until his retirement in 2002. His books includeResidential Treatment and Its Effects on Delinquency and Secure and Tranquil Travel: Preventing Crime and Disorder on Public Transport.

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