The seventh edition of Criminology provides students with a comprehensive analysis of the major criminological theories. Drawing on a wide range of research in order to consider both sociological and psychological explanations of criminal behaviour, Jones poses the important questions, inviting readers to critically engage with the subject. Thoroughly referenced and written in a clear and accessible style, this book provides the firm foundation of knowledge that students need to develop a strong and secure understanding of criminological theory.
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The seventh edition of Criminology offers updated coverage of the main criminological theories. An engaging read for students of criminology, it traces the history and development of these key theories, and provides full references to guide the reader in their further criminological studies.
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Introduction: Criminology: its origins and research methods
Part I: Crime and Crime Control: Alternative Discourses 1: Crime: definitions and conflicting images 2: The statistics on crime and their meaning 3: The media and 'law and order'
Part II: Sociological Explanations of Crime 4: The classical and positivist traditions 5: Crime and the environment 6: Poverty, anomie and strain 7: Subcultural theories 8: Interactionism and phenomenology 9: Conflict, Marxist and radical theories of crime 10: Realist criminology and victims 11: Theories of control 12: Gender and crime
Part III: Biological and Psychological Aspects of Crime 13: Biological factors and crime 14: Intelligence, mental disorder and crime 15: Personality theories 16: Violent, aggressive and sexual offences
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Comprehensive yet succinct introduction to the leading sociological and psychological theories of crime and deviance, providing the firm foundation of knowledge that students need to fully grasp the subject
Written in a clear and engaging style that helps students to understand the more complex aspects of criminology
Takes full account of the historical background of contemporary theories, helping to explain both the form and timing of their development
Thoroughly referenced, providing plenty of opportunity for further reading for those interested in researching the area in more detail
Also available as an e-book with functionality and navigation features that offer extra learning support
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780198860891
Publisert
2021
Utgave
7. utgave
Utgiver
Oxford University Press
Vekt
744 gr
Høyde
245 mm
Bredde
273 mm
Dybde
22 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
480
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