SOCIETY AND THE CRIMINAL.

Hardback, 1st edn. Foreword by Sir Alexander Maxwell. 'Written from a wealth of first-hand knowledge of the mentality of the criminal, this book aims at filling the gap between the medical and other aspects of the problem of criminal behaviour. The author considers the impacts of general and special factors which may adversely affect the potential offender, whilst recognising the importance of the practical, legal and administrative questions which frequently arise. In addition he discusses many medico-sociological subjects, at the same time directing attention to the difficult types of offenders who are not insane but are far removed from those generally assumed to be normal. Follow-up studies to assess the successes and failures resulting from new medico-legal methods are advocated'. At the time the book was of special interest to judges, magistrates, members of the prison service, probation officers, and others concerned with the treatment of offenders. With References and Index. 315pp. 8vo. h/back. Neat name insc. + tiny label on fpd, foxed eps. Vg+ in Vg. dw. A fairly heavy book which may require additional postage if shipped overseas.