An examination of cross-national variation in punitiveness
Article Abstract:
This article examines the difference of rates of imprisonment, prison conditions, and the use of capital punishment internationally. The author, employing regression analysis and discriminant analysis, concludes homicide rates impact imprisonment rates, levels of inequality impact prison conditions, levels of human development and freedom influences use of capital punishment, and historical-cultural factors impact all three aspects of criminal justice.
author: Neapolitan, Jerome L.
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2001
International aspects, Capital punishment, Cross-cultural studies, Cross cultural studies, Prisons, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Imprisonment
The self and the psychology of domestic homicide-suicide
Article Abstract:
This article discusses and expands upon psychological research on domestic male homicide-suicide. Topics include a definition of homicide-suicide, identity formation, and psychopathology.
author: Starzomski, Andrew, Nussbaum, David
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2000
Psychological aspects, Suicide, Demographic aspects, Men, Homicide, Identity, Psychological research
Controlling transnational corporations: the role of governmental entities and grassroots organizations in combating white-collar crime
Article Abstract:
This article discusses the problems of corporate crime control in transnational corporations. Topics include business ethics of the tobacco, infant formula, and pharmaceutical industries.
author: Gerber, Jurg, Jensen, Eric L.
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2000
Case studies, Pharmaceutical industry, Prevention, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, Product liability, Ethical aspects, Crime, Tobacco industry, Products liability, White collar crimes, White collar crime, Corporate corruption
subjects list: Analysis
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