The Craft of Criminology: Selected Papers - Softcover

Hirschi, Travis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412855861 ISBN 13: 9781412855860

Publisher: Routledge, 2015

Synopsis

Travis Hirschi is one of the most cited criminologists of the twentieth century. His work has provoked controversy and heated debates about the causes of crime, proper research methods, and the most effective policies to prevent and control crime. Known as a spokesperson for social control theory, Hirschi always ties his ideas to the mode of investigation and the mode of investigation to substantive concerns. Theoretical contributions and research methodology have been twin driving forces throughout his career. This book contains representative selections of Hirshi’s work over many years.

It is remarkable how little is known about Hirschi’s life and career. John H. Laub’s introduction combines a discerning account of Hirschi’s life and work, accompanied by an interview with the author. Laub’s volume covers various topics: methodological issues; principles of casual analysis; criteria of causality; longitudinal research on crime; rules and the study of deviant behavior; correlations between crime and delinquency; control theory of delinquency; intelligence, causes, and prevention of delinquency; family structure and crime; theory of crime; crime and criminality; deviance; white collar crime; and juvenile justice systems.

Now available in paperback, this is an invaluable text for courses in criminology, as well as a valuable addition to professional libraries.

About this title

About the Author:

Travis Hirschi is professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Arizona. He is past president of the American Society of Criminology and winner of its Edwin H. Sutherland Award. His works include Delinquency Research, Causes of Delinquency, and Generality of Deviance.

 

Review:

"This important book examines the craft of craft of criminology by presenting a case study of the life of one criminologist, Travis Hirschi. Anyone who wants to understand Hirschi's work, or who wants to understand criminology as an on-going enterprise, should read this book."

—Tom Bernard, Pennsylvania State University

"John Laub perfectly captures the craftful criminology of Travis Hirschi in this wonderful collection of his most influential essays....Every serious student of crime must read this book, cover to cover, for its bold criminological thought, its insights into academic criminology, and not least, its reflection of the wry sense of humor and perspective of a remarkable criminologist. Hirschi and Laub make us think and smile, often at the same time."

—John Hagan, Northwestern University

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1412855861
• ISBN 13: 9781412855860
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 382