Criminological Theory: A Brief Introduction - Couverture souple

Miller, J. Mitchell; Schreck, Christopher J.; Tewksbury, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0135071518 ISBN 13 : 9780135071519

Editeur : Pearson, 2010

Synopsis

Criminological Theory: A Brief Introduction, Third Edition, offers an accessible discussion of the major theories of crime, delinquency, social deviance, and social control with an objective and neutral approach. The text provides students with an understanding of not only what the central tenets are of criminological theories but also focuses on providing real-life examples and implications for criminal justice policy and practice.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Criminological Theory: A Brief Introduction, 2/E

J. Mitchell Miller, University of Texas, San Antonio
Christopher J. Schreck, Rochester Institute of Technology
Richard Tewksbury, University of Louisville

ISBN-10:      0205548326
ISBN-13: 9780205548323

 

 

This introductory primer on criminological theory provides an accessible discussion of the major theories of crime, delinquency, social deviance, and social control with an objective and neutral approach.

 

The various theories are covered in a systematic fashion. After providing a straightforward explanation of each theory's fundamental assumptions and concepts, along with exampling narrative drawn from both real-world current events and fictitious scenarios, major criticisms are addressed. The implications of each theory for criminal and juvenile justice strategies and policy (e.g., deterrence vs. rehabilitation, crime prevention, crime prediction) are also considered.

 

Quatrième de couverture :

This introductory primer on criminological theory provides an accessible discussion of the major theories of crime, delinquency, social deviance, and social control with an objective and neutral approach.

The various theories are covered in a systematic fashion. After providing a straightforward explanation of each theory's fundamental assumptions and concepts, along with example narratives drawn from both real-world current events and fictitious scenarios, major criticisms are addressed. The implications of each theory for criminal and juvenile justice strategies and policy (e.g., deterrence vs. rehabilitation, crime prevention, crime prediction) are also considered.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0135071518
• ISBN 13: 9780135071519
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 256