An introduction to criminological theory
This second edition of An Introduction to Criminological Theory comprises a substantially revised and expanded, comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to criminological theory worldwide. Each chapter has been revised to take account of recent theoretical developments; the enduring validity of established theories has been explored through application to crucial contemporary criminological issues such as hate crimes; an extra chapter has been included on the traditional positivist approach to female criminality; and the continuing relationship between government, criminal justice policy and
1 online resource (ix, 300 pages)
9781843926306, 9781843921646, 9781843921653, 9781135050481, 184392630X, 1843921642, 1843921650, 1135050481
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Cover; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: crime and modernity; Part 1 The rational actor model of crime and criminal behaviour; 2 Classical criminology; 3 Populist conservative criminology; 4 Contemporary rational actor theories; Part 2 The predestined actor model of crime and criminal behaviour; 5 Biological positivism; 6 Psychological positivism; 7 Sociological positivism; 8 Women and positivism; Part 3 The vicitmized actor model of crime and criminal behaviour; 9 Labelling theories; 10 Conflict and radical theories; 11 The gendered criminal; Critical criminology
Electronic reproduction, [S.l.], HathiTrust Digital Library, 2011
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