Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences
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Book Overview
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...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1452258163
ISBN13:9781452258164
Release Date:November 2014
Publisher:Sage Publications, Inc
Length:568 Pages
Weight:2.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 7.4" x 10.3"
Customer Reviews
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Criminologial Theory
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The text book is typical of its type and gives short chapters on each subject.
social context
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
The previous reviewer missed the point. Criminological theory should be studied with an appreciation of the social context (i.e., history) in which the theories were developed and extended.
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