Understanding Criminology: Current Theoretical Debates (Crime Andjustice)

Emphasizing the development of criminological theory over the past 25 years, Walklate (sociology, Manchester Metropolitan University) treats the nature of criminological theory, paying particular attention to right realism, left realism, and developments arising from the influence of theorizing around gender. The relationship of criminological theory and knowledge to policy agendas is stressed in this second edition. The book is distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)