For 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.
1. 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
New! Critical thinking questions–appear at the end of each chapter.
New! Section on cultural criminology–see Chapter 15.
New! Revised Chapter 14 includes:
New! Revised Chapter 15 includes:
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Integrative Theory
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Peacemaking Criminology
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Postmodern Theories
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Metatheory
For 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.
Hallmark Features
Discusses the major sociological theories of crime–including the Classical School, Conflict Theory, Gender-Based Theories and more!
Provides theory classifications–that encourage conversation and class discussion.