The Handbook of Criminological Theory

2015-08-25 Social Science

Author : Alex R. Piquero
Release : 2015-08-25
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 367/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Handbook of Criminological Theory written by Alex R. Piquero. This book was released on 2015-08-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable resource for all levels, this handbook provides up-to-date, in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology. Provides original, cutting-edge, and in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology Covers the origins and assumptions behind each theory, explores current debates and research, points out knowledge gaps, and offers directions for future research Encompasses theory, research, policy, and practice, with recommendations for further reading at the end of each essay Features discussions of broad issues and topics related to the field, such as the correlates of crime, testing theory, policy, and prediction Clearly and accessibly written by leading scholars in the field as well as up-and-coming scholars

Criminological Theories

2013-07-04 Social Science

Author : Ronald L. Akers
Release : 2013-07-04
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 291/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Criminological Theories written by Ronald L. Akers. This book was released on 2013-07-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Criminological Theories, the noted criminologist Ronald Akers provides thorough description, discussion, and appraisal of the leading theories of crime/delinquent behavior and law/criminal justice - the origin and history of each theory and its contemporary developments and adherents. Akers offers a clear explanation of each theory (the central concepts and hypotheses of each theory as well as critical criteria for evaluating each theory in terms of its empirical validity). Researchers and librarians, as well as general readers, will find this book a very useful tool and will applaud its clear and understandable exposition of abstract concepts.

Criminological Theory

1997 Law

Author : Marilyn D. McShane
Release : 1997
Genre : Law
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Book Rating : 093/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Criminological Theory written by Marilyn D. McShane. This book was released on 1997. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Criminological Theory

2014-10-21 Social Science

Author : J. Robert Lilly
Release : 2014-10-21
Genre : Social Science
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Download or read book Criminological Theory written by J. Robert Lilly. This book was released on 2014-10-21. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a rich introduction to how scholars analyze crime, Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences moves readers beyond a commonsense knowledge of crime to a deeper understanding of the importance of theory in shaping crime control policies. The Sixth Edition of the authors’ clear, accessible, and thoroughly revised text covers traditional and contemporary theory within a larger sociological and historical context. J. Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball include new sources that assess the empirical status of the major theories, as well as updated coverage of crime control policies and their connection to criminological theory.

Criminological Theories

2002-03-19 Social Science

Author : Suzette Cote
Release : 2002-03-19
Genre : Social Science
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Download or read book Criminological Theories written by Suzette Cote. This book was released on 2002-03-19. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminological Theories is an anthology of previously published articles and book focuses on the major theories, past and present, that inform criminology today.

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