Prins, Herschel A.

Offenders, deviants or patients? : an introduction to clinical criminology / Herschel Prins. - Fifth Edition. - xx, 352 pages ; 24 cm

Revised edition of the author's Offenders, deviants, or patients?, 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Concerning the author : reflections and recollections -- Troubled and troublesome minds : an orientation -- The mentally disordered and criminal responsibility : a brief introduction to -- The law -- Forensic mental health and allied service provision -- Psychopathic disorder : useful concept or moral judgement? -- Aggression and violence : extending the boundaries -- Homicide -- Sexual conduct and sexual misconduct -- Arson : or "what you will" -- Assessing dangerousness : a risky business -- Concluding comments.

9780415720885 (hbk) 9780415720892 (pbk)


Criminal psychology--Methods--Great Britain.
Prisoners--Psychology--Great Britain.

364.3/8 / P957