Why Crime?

Some Causes and Remedies from the Psychological Standpoint

Claud Mullins

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Routledge
27 March 2019

Causes & prevention of crime; Legal history

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Criminology

Originally published in 1945. This book presents the developing opinions contemporary to the post-war period, of the social and psychological roots of criminal actions as seen through the viewpoint of a practising magistrate. Looking at the psychological treatment of delinquents in particular, using actual case experiences, various causes are illustrated, and future preventative interventions are suggested and categorised. Early childhood developmental effects leading to characteristic criminality are distinguished from those societal factors with later and lesser influence, in the opinion of the author. The book discusses the court systems for judging family disputes and divorce in comparison to criminal cases amongst its investigation into the cause of criminality. The author’s ground-breaking work led to much reform in the UK judicial system and this book is a fascinating insight to the history of psychology, law and criminology.

By: Claud Mullins
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 4
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9780367135331
ISBN 10: 0367135337
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Criminology
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 27 March 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1. The Inheritance 2. Parents and Children 3. Breaking Homes 4. Illegitimate Children. Postscript

Claud Mullins was a magistrate, lawyer and writer who was responsible for much English judicial reform in the 1930s, especially regarding those in debt and those in court over matrimonial dispute. Some of his views were controversial but he is remembered for his pioneering role in seeking to civilize the legal consequences of family breakdown.