Criminological Theory

An Analysis of its Underlying Assumptions

Stuart Henry author Werner J Einstadter author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield

Published:22nd Jun '06

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Criminological Theory is an examination of the major theoretical perspectives in criminology today. Werner J. Einstadter and Stuart Henry lay bare various theorists' ideas about human nature, social structure, social order, concepts of law, crime and criminals, the logic of crime causation, and the policies and practices that follow from these premises. Material is presented and organized around these analytic and critical dimensions throughout the text. Criminological Theory provides students with a clear overview of the subject that enables informed comparisons among diverse concepts. Abstract concepts are explained clearly to maximize the significance of each theoretical framework. The authors cover the major literature in an engaging, comprehensive, and accessible way, allowing students to develop a critical understanding of foundational and contemporary ideas in Criminology.

ISBN: 9780742542914

Dimensions: 254mm x 185mm x 30mm

Weight: 916g

440 pages

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