This book provides a lively, concise and definitive introduction to the study of the causes of crime. Authoritative yet accessible, it offers a guide to the historical development of criminology as an academic discipline and in doing so: presents an overview of a range of different theories of crime, including classical, biological, psychological and sociological approaches analyses the strengths and weaknesses of each theory discussed provides chapter overview boxes and key summary points helps you to take your studies further with self-study tasks and suggestions for further reading. In covering key theoretical positions and placing them in their historical context, Criminological Theory in Context is perfect for students taking introductory courses in criminological theory. INDICE: Studying Criminal LifeClassical Criminology and Contemporary Rational Choice TheoryBiological CriminologyPsychological CriminologyStrain Theory, Social Disorganisation Theory and Labelling TheoryCritical Criminology, Part 1: Marxist, Peacemaking and Realist Theories of CrimeCritical Criminology, Part 2: Feminist and Cultural CriminologyPostmodern Critical Standpoints and the Criminal Life CourseReflecting on Theories of Crime, Theories of Human Nature: Crime in the Age of the Enterprising Risky Citizen-Subject
- ISBN: 978-1-4462-6986-2
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 224
- Fecha Publicación: 31/01/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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