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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100190935251
ISBN-139780190935252
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Number of Pages464 Pages
Publication NameCriminological Theories : Introduction, Evaluation, and Application
LanguageEnglish
SubjectSociology / General, Criminology
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSocial Science
AuthorChristine S. Sellers, Wesley G. Jennings, Ronald L. Akers
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
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Edition Number8
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Reviews"Criminological Theories is a solid text that covers a wide range of criminological theories, from early ideas about deviant behavior to current policy-relevant theories. It also emphasizes the evaluation of competing theories, which is beneficial for all students of criminology."--Robert Jenkot, Coastal Carolina University "Criminological Theories provides an overview of the central tenets and history of major criminological theories and details the contemporary state of theory testing. It is an excellent, sophisticated resource."--David Mackey, Plymouth State University "Criminological Theories allows students to pursue one theory at a time, culminating in the integration of the many theories."--Robert P. Engvall, Roger Williams University, "Criminological Theories is a solid text that covers a wide range of criminological theories, from early ideas about deviant behavior to current policy-relevant theories. It also emphasizes the evaluation of competing theories, which is beneficial for all students of criminology." -- Robert Jenkot, Coastal Carolina University"Criminological Theories provides an overview of the central tenets and history of major criminological theories and details the contemporary state of theory testing. It is an excellent, sophisticated resource." -- David Mackey, Plymouth State University"Criminological Theories allows students to pursue one theory at a time, culminating in the integration of the many theories." -- Robert P. Engvall, Roger Williams University, "Criminological Theories is a solid text that covers a wide range of criminological theories, from early ideas about deviant behavior to current policy-relevant theories. It also emphasizes the evaluation of competing theories, which is beneficial for all students of criminology."--Robert Jenkot, Coastal Carolina University "Criminological Theories provides an overview of the central tenets and history of major criminological theories and details the contemporary state of theory testing. It is an excellent, sophisticated resource."--David Mackey, Plymouth State University"Criminological Theories allows students to pursue one theory at a time, culminating in the integration of the many theories."--Robert P. Engvall, Roger Williams University
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal364
Table Of Content1. Introduction to Criminological Theory 2. Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories 3. Biological and Biosocial Theories 4. Psychological Theories 5. Social Learning Theory 6. Social Bonding and Control Theories 7. Labeling and Reintegrative Shaming Theory 8. Social Disorganization Theory 9. Anomie and Strain Theories 10. Conflict Theory 11. Marxist Theories 12. Radical and Critical Theories 13. Feminist Theories 14. Developmental and Life-Course Theories 15. Integrating Criminological Theories References Author Index Subject Index
SynopsisIn Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application , Eighth Edition, Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings provide a concise but thorough review and appraisal of the leading theories of crime and criminal justice. Based on the widespread success of the first seven editions, this landmark book keeps current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories. Each chapter has been updated and substantially revised in light of recent research and important changes in the theories. More extensive revisions and updating have been done on biological and biosocial, psychological, social disorganization, and conflict theories., In Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Eighth Edition, Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings provide a concise but thorough review and appraisal of the leading theories of crime and criminal justice. Based on the widespread success of the first seven editions, this landmark book keeps current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories. Each chapter has been updated and substantially revised in light of recent research and important changes in the theories. More extensive revision and updating have been done on biological and biosocial, psychological, social disorganization, and conflict theories., In Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Eighth Edition, Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings provide a concise but thorough review and appraisal of the leading theories of crime and criminal justice. Based on the widespread success of the first seven editions, this landmark book keeps current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories. Each chapter has been updated and substantially revised in light of recent research and important changes in the theories. More extensive revisions and updating have been done on biological and biosocial, psychological, social disorganization, and conflict theories., In Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Eighth Edition, Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings provide a concise but thorough review and appraisal of the leading theories of crime and criminal justice. Based on the widespread success of the first seven editions, this landmark book keeps current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories.Each chapter has been updated and substantially revised in light of recent research and important changes in the theories. More extensive revision and updating have been done on biological and biosocial, psychological, social disorganization, and conflict theories.
LC Classification NumberHV6018.A38 2021
