Description
| Product ID: | 9781544327891 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Criminological Theory - International Student Edition |
| Subtitle: | Context and Consequences |
| Authors: | Author: Francis T. Cullen, Richard A. Ball, J. Robert Lilly |
| Page Count: | 592 |
| Subjects: | Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, USA |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The fifth edition of this text includes updated research and coverage of current issues, using real life-examples and case law discussions to define and explore forensic psychology. The seventh edition of Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences builds on its prior success with updated coverage of criminological theory and a fresh look at policy implications. The new edition continues to offer a rich introduction to how scholars analyze crime in a clear, accessible text which moves readers beyond commonsense knowledge of crime to a deeper understanding of the importance of theory in shaping crime control policies. This thoroughly revised edition covers traditional and contemporary theory within a larger sociological and historical context, and offers diverse coverage of major criminological theories includes perspectives ranging from biosocial theories to cultural criminology. The development of theories is covered within a broader sociological and historical context. The authors explore policy implications and applications. Chapter-opening photos of key theorists help motivate the discussions that follow, while a unique chapter on white collar crime is indicative of the comprehensive theory coverage offered in this book. |
| Imprint Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Publisher Name: | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-12-10 |
