Criminology Theory: Selected Classic Readings
Criminology Theory: Selected Classic Readings
- ISBN 13:
9780870842016
- ISBN 10:
0870842013
- Edition: 2nd
- Format: Nonspecific Binding
- Copyright: 02/01/1998
- Publisher: Routledge
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Summary
A distinguished collection of readings representing the fundamental perspectives of criminology theory, this anthology presents original classics that are intelligible to undergraduates as well as graduates. Classic works from criminologists such as Cesare Beccaria, Jeremy Bentham, Cesare Lombroso, Clifford R. Shaw and Henry D. McKay, Thorsten Sellin, Edwin H. Sutherland, Ronald L. Akers, Robert K. Merton, Albert K. Cohen, Richard A. Cloward and Lloyd E. Ohlin, Walter B. Miller, Howard S. Becker, Edwin M. Lemert, Richard Quinney, Steven Spitzer, Austin T. Turk, Gresham M. Sykes and David Matza, Walter C. Reckless, Travis Hirschi, Lawrence E. Cohen and Marcus Felson, and Dorie Klein. The authors provide organization and context to a collection of writings from renowned and respected criminologists. A brief criminologist profile precedes each presentation of a classic article written by that criminologist.