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Criminological theories : introduction, evaluation, and application/ Ronald L. Akers, University of Florida; Christine S. Sellers, Texas State University; Wesley G. Jennings, University of Mississippi

By:

Akers, Ronald L., author

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Oxford University Press, [2021]Edition: Eighth editionDescription: xviii, 445 pages ; 24 cmISBN:

9780190935252 (pbk.)

LOC classification:

HV6081 AKE 2021

Contents:

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

Summary: 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)

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Books	Africa University Law Library New Materials Shelf	HV6018 AKE 2021 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	0000967115041

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)

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