The Psychology of Criminal Conduct
Ronald Blackburn · first published 1993 · ISBN 9780470860571
Blackburn builds theoretical foundations for why people commit crimes using psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and biological frameworks. He examines individual differences, situational pressures, and how each model explains aspects of criminal behavior differently. This is dense theory work that makes prior assumptions visible.
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You can't assess offenders well without understanding what drives behavior. Blackburn teaches you to hold multiple explanatory models at once rather than latching onto one convenient story.