This text covers all major sociological theories of crime. The major points of each theory are summarized in a proposition format and the theories are placed in relation to time and history and their intellectual and social heritage. The book provides a bibliography of major works on each theory with a new research bibliography for each theory. This edition contains a new chapter on major new theoretical developments, including feminist perspectives, and a revised discussion on the direction of theory.

Criminological Theory

Politics & Social Sciences

Williams, Frank P., III

McShane, Marilyn D.

Social Sciences

Pearson College Div

This concise book, acclaimed as easy to read and understand, is organized theory by theory and demonstrates how these theories have evolved, why they were popular, and how they are linked together. KEY TOPICS Chapter topics include the classical school, the positive school, the Chicago school, differential association theory, anomie theory, subculture theories, labeling theory, conflict theory, social control theory, social learning theory, rational theories, gender-based theories, contemporary criminological theories, and the future of criminological theory. For individuals interested in the field of criminal justice.

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.

Computers & Technology

Operating Systems

The Management of Correctional Institutions (Current Issues in Criminal Justice)

Sociology

Routledge

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