Crime and Human Nature by James Q. Wilson and Richard Herrnstein

Crime and Human Nature by James Q. Wilson and Richard Herrnstein is a landmark study of the causes of crime, bringing together evidence from biology, psychology and sociology.

The book examines what research says about why some people commit crimes and others do not, considering family, intelligence, personality, age and social conditions alongside each other. It argues that explanations of crime must take human nature seriously, and it has shaped debates about crime and punishment ever since its publication.

Key themes readers will explore:

• The many causes of crime, examined together
• Biology, psychology and social conditions
• Family, age and personality in criminal behaviour
• What research can and cannot explain about crime
• The implications for crime policy and punishment

Who should read this book: Readers interested in criminology, psychology and public policy, students of the social sciences, and anyone seeking a serious, evidence-based account of why crime happens.

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