Hugh D. Barlow, David Kauzlarich

Explaining Crime (eBook, ePUB)

A Primer in Criminological Theory

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides a concise but comprehensive review of the full range of classic and contemporary theories of crime. With separate chapters on the nature and use of criminological theory as well as theoretical application, the authors render the difficult task of explaining crime more understandable to the introductory student. All of the main theories in criminology are reviewed including classical and rational choice, biological, psychological, and evolutionary, social structural, social process, critical, general, and integrated approaches. Copious examples of the spirit of the theories are supplied, many with a popular culture (e.g., film and music) connection. The highly original final chapter, titled 'Putting Criminological Theory to Work,' provides readers with an integrated theoretical model that students can apply to virtually any type of crime. The book is well suited for use in undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology, criminal justice, and deviance.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780742565111
• Artikelnr.: 38220145

Autorenporträt

By Hugh D. Barlow and David Kauzlarich

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 The Basics of Criminological Theory Chapter 2 Classical
Rational Choice
and Opportunity Theories Chapter 3 Biological
Psychological
and Evolutionary Theories Chapter 4 Social Structural Theories Chapter 5 Social Process Theories Chapter 6 Critical Theories Chapter 7 Integrated and General Theories Chapter 8 Epilogue: Tools for Using Criminological Theory

Rezensionen

Explaining Crime is essential reading for anyone seeking an in-depth, highly intelligible overview of major criminological theories. Hugh Barlow and David Kauzlarich have produced a text that will make students enjoy taking theory classes and help them fully engage with classical and contemporary perspectives on crime, law, and social control. -- Walter S. DeKeseredy, University of Ontario Institute of Technology