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This introductory primer on criminological theory provides an accessible discussion of the major theories of crime, delinquency, social deviance, and social control with an objective and neutral approach. The various theories are covered in a systematic fashion. After providing a straightforward explanation of each theory's fundamental assumptions and concepts, along with exampling narrative drawn from both real-world current events and fictitious scenarios, major criticisms are addressed. The implications of each theory for criminal and juvenile justice strategies and policy (e.g., deterrence vs. rehabilitation, crime prevention, crime prediction) are also considered.
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Criminological Theory: A Brief Introduction, 2/E
J. Mitchell Miller, University of Texas, San Antonio
Christopher J. Schreck, Rochester Institute of Technology
Richard Tewksbury, University of Louisville
ISBN-10: 0205548326
ISBN-13: 9780205548323
This introductory primer on criminological theory provides an accessible discussion of the major theories of crime, delinquency, social deviance, and social control with an objective and neutral approach.
The various theories are covered in a systematic fashion. After providing a straightforward explanation of each theory's fundamental assumptions and concepts, along with exampling narrative drawn from both real-world current events and fictitious scenarios, major criticisms are addressed. The implications of each theory for criminal and juvenile justice strategies and policy (e.g., deterrence vs. rehabilitation, crime prevention, crime prediction) are also considered.
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- PublisherAllyn & Bacon
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0205548326
- ISBN 13 9780205548323
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages214
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