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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100135154618
ISBN-139780135154618
eBay Product ID (ePID)102901219
Product Key Features
Edition5
Book TitleCriminological Theory
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicProgramming Languages / General, Sociology / General, Computers / General, Criminology
Publication Year1984
GenreComputers, Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Science
AuthorMarilyn D. Mcshane, Frank P. Williams III, Pat Cassidy, Jim Close
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight11.7 Oz
Item Length6 in
Item Width9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal364.2
Table Of Content1. Introduction 2. The Classical School 3. The Positive School 4. The Chicago School 5. Differential Association Theory 6. Anomie Theory 7. Subculture Theories 8. Labeling Theory 9. Conflict Theory 10. Social Control Theory 11. Social Learning Theory 12. Rational Theories 13. Gender-Based Theories 14. Contemporary Theories I-Updating Older Perspectives 15. Contemporary Theories II-Diversity in Theory 16. The Future of Criminological Theory
SynopsisFor courses in Criminology. Taking a sociological perspective, this book discusses the major theories of crime-from classical theories to new theories such as Cultural Criminology and Peacemaking Criminology. The book offers a balanced presentation-presenting each theory's social and intellectual heritage, perspective and assumptions and major concepts. This edition includes updates on current crime theories, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter and additional examples that connect crime theories to real life., Taking a sociological perspective, this book discusses the major theories of crime-from classical theories to new theories such as Cultural Criminology and Peacemaking Criminology. The book offers a balanced presentation-presenting each theory's social and intellectual heritage, perspective and assumptions and major concepts. This edition includes updates on current crime theories, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter and additional examples that connect crime theories to real life.