This book reviews research on psychology and crime in Japan, and compares the findings with similar research conducted in Western industrialised countries. It examines explanations for crime and antisocial behaviour in Japan using research and theories from a psychological perspective. Topics covered include cultural explanations, developmental and life-course criminology, family violence and family risk factors, youth crime and early prevention, school factors and bullying, mental disorders, biosocial factors, psychopathy and sexual offending. In some parts, it challenges and refines the prevailing belief that Japan is a society characterised by low crime and little antisocial behaviour. This original project is the most up-to-date work on crime in Japan, and advances the important field of psychological criminology.
- ISBN10 3030140997
- ISBN13 9783030140991
- Publish Date 4 June 2019 (first published 11 April 2019)
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Imprint Palgrave MacMillan
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 290
- Language English