Understanding Crime : Essentials of Criminological Theory
ISBN: 9780495600831 | 0495600830
Edition: 3rdFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 6/19/2009
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This thought-provoking examination of crime and criminological theory takes a direct approach to a question that often confuses and frustrates students---why do people commit crimes? UNDERSTANDING CRIME begins with an overview of the key elements of the study of crime and criminology, including law, public policy, research literature, and the philosophical origins of crime theories. These theories, based in biology, psychology, and sociology, are then broken down to their basic elements and causal processes in order to be explored. The authors examine the practical implications and applications each theory has on the administration of justice. In conclusion, the text looks at the future of crime theory by speculating whether or not new research designs, theories, and paradigms are needed. With a new modular format, this text can be customized for any teaching or learning style.
| Theory and the Study of Crime | |
| Deterrence and Opportunity Theories | |
| Biological and Biochemical Theories | |
| The Psychology of Crime I | |
| The Psychology of Crime II | |
| Social Organizational Theories | |
| Social Process Theories | |
| Labeling and Shaming Theories | |
| Conflict Theories | |
| Marxist and Critical Theories | ... MORE |
| Gender, Race, and Crime Theories | |
| Extending the Boundaries of Crime Theory | |
| References | |
| Author Index | |
| Subject Index | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
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