Theories of Crime

"Theories of Crime" provides a comprehensive examination of major theories of crime - biological/physiological, psychological/psychiatric and sociological - from a critical perspective. Special attention is given to issues of inequality, gender-related issues, cross-cultural/international issues and the relationship between theory, practice and public policy.

This book surveys the major theoretical perspectives in criminology, including biological/physiological theories, psychological/psychiatric theories, and sociological theories of crime.

Each chapter provides a balanced overview, examining each theory in the context of empirical research that tests it. New chapters have been added, focusing on areas such as feminist theories of crime, the routine activities theory, control balance theory, and a chapter focusing on providing greater coverage of conflict radical theories, including left realism, peacemaking criminology, and postmodern criminology.

For anyone involved in criminology studies.