Crime and Criminology 5e

5. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-0-19-551830-6
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 171 mm x 245 mm, Gewicht: 614 g

Crime and Criminology 5e analyses the causes of crime, while exploring the major theories and perspectives that attempt to explain criminal behaviour in our society.

The fifth edition of this very popular book provides an accessible and engaging introduction to all the major theories and approaches to crime, including classical theory, biological and psychological positivism, strain theory, labelling, Marxism, feminism, new right, left realism, republicanism and critical theory. It encourages students to debate, compare and question different perspectives and theories of criminology.

Highlights of this edition:

Incorporates discussion of new trends in criminological theory

New 'From Theory to Practice' feature offers readers an opportunity to see theory in action, and evaluate the ways in which these theories are employed by criminologists in their analysis of contemporary criminological issues.

Comprehensively revised and updated throughout

Zielgruppe

Bachelor of Arts students studying first or second year criminology, sociology, social sciences, justice studies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

White, Rob

Haines, Fiona

Asquith, Nicole

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie
• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 The Study of Crime
2 Classical Theory
3 Biological and Psychological Positivism
4 Strain Theory
5 Labelling Perspectives
6 Marxist Criminology
7 Feminist Perspectives
8 New Right Criminology
9 Left Realism
10 Republican Theory and Restorative Justice
11 Critical Criminology
12 Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

White, Rob
Rob White is a Professor at the School of Sociology and Social Work, University of Tasmania.

Haines, Fiona
Fiona Haines is an Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne

Asquith, Nicole
Nicole Asquith is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Government, University of Tasmania.

Rob White is a Professor at the School of Sociology and Social Work, University of Tasmania.

Fiona Haines is an Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne

Nicole Asquith is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Government, University of Tasmania.