Criminological theories : introduction, evaluation, and application/
Akers, Ronald L., author.
Criminological theories : introduction, evaluation, and application/ Ronald L. Akers, University of Florida; Christine S. Sellers, Texas State University; Wesley G. Jennings, University of Mississippi - Eighth edition - New York : Oxford University Press, [2021] - xviii, 445 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-417) and index
Introduction to criminological theory
Deterrence and rational choice theories
Biological and biosocial theories
Psychological theories
Social learning theory
Labeling and reintegrative shaming theory
Social disorganization theory
Anomie and strain theories
Conflict theory
Marxist theories
Radical and critical theories
Feminist theories
Developmental and life-course theories
Integrating criminological theories
In Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Eighth Edition, Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings 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 seven editions, this landmark book keeps current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories. Each chapter has been updated and substantially revised in light of recent research and important changes in the theories. More extensive revision and updating have been done on biological and biosocial, psychological, social disorganization, and conflict theories.
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9780190935252 (pbk.)
HV6081 / AKE 2021
Criminological theories : introduction, evaluation, and application/ Ronald L. Akers, University of Florida; Christine S. Sellers, Texas State University; Wesley G. Jennings, University of Mississippi - Eighth edition - New York : Oxford University Press, [2021] - xviii, 445 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-417) and index
Introduction to criminological theory
Deterrence and rational choice theories
Biological and biosocial theories
Psychological theories
Social learning theory
Labeling and reintegrative shaming theory
Social disorganization theory
Anomie and strain theories
Conflict theory
Marxist theories
Radical and critical theories
Feminist theories
Developmental and life-course theories
Integrating criminological theories
In Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Eighth Edition, Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings 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 seven editions, this landmark book keeps current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories. Each chapter has been updated and substantially revised in light of recent research and important changes in the theories. More extensive revision and updating have been done on biological and biosocial, psychological, social disorganization, and conflict theories.
(source: Nielsen Book Data)
9780190935252 (pbk.)
HV6081 / AKE 2021