Criminological Theories : Introduction, Evaluation, and Application (3rd Edition) - Softcover

Akers, Ronald L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1891487388 ISBN 13: 9781891487385

Publisher: Roxbury Pub Co, 2000

Synopsis

In the Fourth Edition of Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Ronald L. Akers and new coauthor Christine S. Sellers provide a concise but thorough review and appraisal of the leading theories of crime and criminal justice. Based on the widespread success of the first three editions, this landmark book has been updated and revised to keep current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories.

The Fourth Edition continues its focus on evaluating the principal criminological theories, chiefly on the basis of their empirical validity as demonstrated through relevant research. The Fourth Edition also enhances the review and empirical evaluation of classic and contemporary applications of each theory that were incorporated into the Third Edition.

Each chapter has been revised and updated to reflect developments in theory, research, and applications. There are now separate chapters on Biological Theories and Psychological Theories. Among the many theoretical and applied issues that are introduced, updated, reorganized, and/or expanded are:

* Assessing the Quality of Research
* Theory and Ideology
* Peer Groups and Influences
* Religious Factors
* Life Course Criminology
* Behavioral Genetics and Evolutionary Theory
* Restorative Justice
* Masculinities
* Institutional-Anomie Theory

About this title

About the Author:

Ronald L. Akers is Professor of Criminology, Law, and Society at the University of Florida. He is coeditor of Social Learning Theory and the Explanation of Crime (2007).

Christine S. Sellers is Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida.

Review:

"Criminological Theories is a well-organized review of the major theories used by criminologists to explain criminal behavior and critique the criminal justice system. The systematic coverage of the theories is thorough and concise. The writing style, organizational structure, and approach explicitly link the connections between theory, research, and policy. This text continues to surpass the competition and provides a solid introduction to criminological theories for my undergraduate students."--Kristi L. Hoffman, Roanoke College

About this edition

• Publisher: Roxbury Pub Co
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1891487388
• ISBN 13: 9781891487385
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 316