Criminological Theory

The Essentials

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
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Author: Stephen G. Tibbetts ISBN: 9781506367873
Publisher: SAGE Publications Publication: January 12, 2018
Imprint: SAGE Publications, Inc Language: English
Author: Stephen G. Tibbetts
ISBN: 9781506367873
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication: January 12, 2018
Imprint: SAGE Publications, Inc
Language: English

Criminological Theory: The Essentials, Third Edition offers you a brief yet comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary criminologists and their theories. Putting criminological theory in context, acclaimed author Stephen G. Tibbetts examines policy implications brought about by theoretical perspectives to demonstrate to you the practical application of theories to contemporary social problems. 

New to the Third Edition:

  • A new chapter dedicated entirely to feminist perspectives (Chapter 10) introduces you to feminist models of crime while underscoring the importance of examining the related research.
  • Case studies that examine offender motives are now included to help you apply the theories discussed to interesting and memorable examples.
  • Policy is now integrated into each section to allow you to see the practical policy implications of each theory. 
  • Coverage of critical topics has been expanded throughout to introduce you to important issues, such as the influence of employment on criminal behavior, the success of school programs in reducing delinquent behavior, and federal sentencing guidelines in regard to crack versus powder cocaine.
  • Statistics, graphs, and tables have all been updated to demonstrate the most recent trends in criminology.

 

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Criminological Theory: The Essentials, Third Edition offers you a brief yet comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary criminologists and their theories. Putting criminological theory in context, acclaimed author Stephen G. Tibbetts examines policy implications brought about by theoretical perspectives to demonstrate to you the practical application of theories to contemporary social problems. 

New to the Third Edition:

 

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