Madness and Crime

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
Cover of the book Madness and Crime by Philip Bean, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Philip Bean ISBN: 9781134036264
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 13, 2013
Imprint: Willan Language: English
Author: Philip Bean
ISBN: 9781134036264
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 13, 2013
Imprint: Willan
Language: English

This book provides an authoritative and highly readable review of the relationship between madness and crime by one of the leading authorities in the field. The book is divided into four parts, each essay focusing on selected features of madness which have relevance to contemporary society.

Part 1 is about madness itself, exploring three main models − cognitive, statistical, and emotional. Part 2 is a short discussion on madness, genius and creativity. Part 3 is about the much neglected area of compulsion, an issue that has largely disappeared from public debate. The mad may have moved from victim to violator, yet fundamental questions remain − in particular how to justify compulsory detention, and who should undertake the process? The answers to these questions have sociological, ethical and jurisprudential elements, and cannot just re resolved by reference to medical authorities. Part 4 is about the links between madness and crime − focusing less on the question and nature of criminal responsibility and the various defences that go with this, more on the links between madness and crime and which particular crimes are linked with which types of disorder.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book provides an authoritative and highly readable review of the relationship between madness and crime by one of the leading authorities in the field. The book is divided into four parts, each essay focusing on selected features of madness which have relevance to contemporary society.

Part 1 is about madness itself, exploring three main models − cognitive, statistical, and emotional. Part 2 is a short discussion on madness, genius and creativity. Part 3 is about the much neglected area of compulsion, an issue that has largely disappeared from public debate. The mad may have moved from victim to violator, yet fundamental questions remain − in particular how to justify compulsory detention, and who should undertake the process? The answers to these questions have sociological, ethical and jurisprudential elements, and cannot just re resolved by reference to medical authorities. Part 4 is about the links between madness and crime − focusing less on the question and nature of criminal responsibility and the various defences that go with this, more on the links between madness and crime and which particular crimes are linked with which types of disorder.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Reading the Everyday by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Structures of Subjectivity by Philip Bean
Cover of the book State Crime by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Handbook of Latin American Literature (Routledge Revivals) by Philip Bean
Cover of the book AIDS Sexuality and Gender in Africa by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Raymond Williams by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Reading Joyce by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Battling Boredom, Part 2 by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Julia Kristeva by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Teachers and Crisis by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Transforming New Technologies into Cash Flow by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Dewey and Education by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Christian Goddess Spirituality by Philip Bean
Cover of the book International Perspectives on Intercultural Education by Philip Bean
Cover of the book Lifelong Learning for Tourism by Philip Bean
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy