Understanding Crime: Theory and Practice With Infotrac - Couverture souple

Winfree Jr., L. Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0534557481 ISBN 13 : 9780534557485

Editeur : Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2002

Synopsis

This examination of crime and criminological theory takes a direct approach to a question that often confuses and frustrates students, why do people commit crimes? This volume 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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0534557481
• ISBN 13: 9780534557485
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible