This reader covers several of the seminal articles written about theories of crime as it relates to human developmental and biological issues. As an emerging market and a very hot topic in criminology theory, the life-course approach builds on recent trends in psychology and sociology, thus answering the growing desire for integrated theories. The authors of this reader have created a "greatest hits" of life-course from the biggest life-course luminaries. The authors have prepared extensive introductions toPiquero, Alex R. is the author of 'Life-Course Criminology Contemporary and Classic Readings' with ISBN 9780534574932 and ISBN 0534574939.