This textbook covers the basics of criminal psychology, with chapters on the definition and variability of criminal conduct, various theories, the general personality and social psychology approach, developmental aspects, prediction of behavior and classification of offenders, prevention and rehabilitation, punishment and alternatives, exceptional offenders, and applications. An overview is provided by way of introduction, and the final chapter weighs the current state of the discipline. Andrews teaches at Carleton University. Bonta is the Canadian Solicitor General. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR