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By Donald Powell Wilson

Psychologist's Experience: The author, a psychologist, spent three years at Fort Leavenworth Penitentiary, significantly changing his perspective and approach to his profession.

Research Focus: The book is a personal account of the author's research on drug addiction and criminality, highlighting the human stories of his six convict assistants.

Prison Environment: The narrative provides a vivid description of the penitentiary's environment, including the strict security measures and the daily routines of the inmates.

Challenges and Adaptation: The author faced numerous challenges,including gaining the trust of the inmates and navigating the prison complex social dynamics.

Pocket Books, 1953, 369 pages

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Biological Contributions to Crime Causation Edited by T.E. Moffitt and S.A. Mednick

Biological Factors: The document explores various biological contributions to criminal behavior, including genetics, neuropsychology, and psychophysiology

Research Evolution: It highlights the progress in biological crime research from 1982 to 1986, noting increased acceptance and reduced criticism.

Interdisciplinary Approach: Emphasizes the importance of combining biological, psychological, and social factors to understand criminal behavior.

Focus on Violent Behavior: Several chapters specifically address the biological underpinnings of violent behavior

Springer Science & Business Media, 2012, 332 pages

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By Theodor Reik

Psychology of Crime: The book explores the deep psychological forces driving criminal behavior and the unconscious need for self-punishment.

Role of Psychoanalysis: Reik applies psychoanalytic methods to understand the motives behind crimes, emphasizing the importance of unconscious guilt and the compulsion to confess.

Historical and Social Context: The book discusses the evolution of criminal investigation techniques and the psychological aspects of crime detection.

Freud's Influence: Sigmund Freud's views on capital punishment and his correspondence with Reik are included, highlighting the intersection of psychoanalysis and criminology

Books for Libraries Press, 1972, 493 pages

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By C.W. Topping

New Penology: The book discusses the concept of the new penology, which focuses on a comprehensive system of treatment and prevention, starting from childhood and continuing throughout life.

Crime Prevention: Emphasizes the importance of family counseling, community organization, and social group work in preventing crime.

Prison Reform: Contrasts old and new prison systems, highlighting the need for modern facilities, educational programs, and rehabilitation efforts.

Scientific Approach: Stresses the role of scientific research and the involvement of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers in understanding and treating criminal behavior..

Saddlebag Books, 1960, 82 pages

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By Russil Durrant & Tony Ward

Evolutionary Criminology: The book argues for integrating evolutionary theory with criminology to enhance understanding and management of criminal behavior.

Interdisciplinary Approach: Criminology should incorporate insights from sociology, psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology.

Human Behavior: Understanding criminal behavior requires considering evolutionary processes, cultural history, and developmental factors.

Practical Applications: The book discusses how evolutionary theory can inform punishment, prevention, and rehabilitation strategies in criminal justice.

Academic Press, 2015, 331 pages

By Theodore N. Ferdinand

Purists vs. Empiricists: The document discusses the debate betweenPurists, who believe delinquency is rooted in social processes, andEmpiricists, who consider multiple factors, including psychological and physiological, in explaining delinquency.

Types of Typologies: It outlines three kinds of typologies:Logical,Empirical, andIdeal, each serving different functions in understanding delinquency.

Social Class and Delinquency: The document examines how different social classes, from the upper upper-class to the lower lower-class,exhibit distinct patterns of delinquent behavior.

Psychological Typologies: Various psychological typologies of delinquency are explored, including those by Alexander and Staub,Abrahamsen, and others, highlighting different psychological profiles of delinquents.

Random House, 1966, 246 pages