Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences
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Book Overview
The Fourth Edition of this highly successful text moves readers beyond often-mistaken common-sense understandings of crime by providing a rich introduction to how major scholars analyze crime. Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences, Fourth Edition shows the real-world relevance of theory by illuminating how ideas about crime play a prominent role in shaping crime-control policies and compelling students to apply theories to the contemporary milieu.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1412936322
ISBN13:9781412936323
Release Date:December 2006
Publisher:Sage Publications, Inc
Length:416 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 7.0" x 10.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Criminologial Theory
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The text book is typical of its type and gives short chapters on each subject.
social context
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
The previous reviewer missed the point. Criminological theory should be studied with an appreciation of the social context (i.e., history) in which the theories were developed and extended.
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