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Criminological theory

Frank P. Williams III, Marilyn D. McShane

Prentice Hall, 1999

3rd ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

For courses in Introduction to Criminological Theory, Theories of Crime & Delinquency, Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Introduction to Criminology. This concise book, acclaimed by students as easy to read and understand, covers all the major sociological theories of crime in a style suited for undergraduate students.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The Classical School. 3. The Positive School. 4. The Chicago School. 5. Differential Association Theory. 6. Anomie Theory. 7. Subculture Theories. 8. Labeling Theory. 9. Conflict Theory. 10. Social Control Theory. 11. Social Learning Theory. 12. Rational Theories. 13. Gender-Based Theories. 14. The Future of Criminological Theory. Index.

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  • NCID
    BA42763793
  • ISBN
    • 0136021034
  • LCCN
    98017373
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Upper Saddle River, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 308 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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