The Handbook of Criminological Theory
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
| Author: | Alex R. Piquero | ISBN: | 9781118512326 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | August 25, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Alex R. Piquero |
| ISBN: | 9781118512326 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | August 25, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
An indispensable resource for all levels, this handbook provides up-to-date, in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology.
- Provides original, cutting-edge, and in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology
- Covers the origins and assumptions behind each theory, explores current debates and research, points out knowledge gaps, and offers directions for future research
- Encompasses theory, research, policy, and practice, with recommendations for further reading at the end of each essay
- Features discussions of broad issues and topics related to the field, such as the correlates of crime, testing theory, policy, and prediction
- Clearly and accessibly written by leading scholars in the field as well as up-and-coming scholars
An indispensable resource for all levels, this handbook provides up-to-date, in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology.
- Provides original, cutting-edge, and in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology
- Covers the origins and assumptions behind each theory, explores current debates and research, points out knowledge gaps, and offers directions for future research
- Encompasses theory, research, policy, and practice, with recommendations for further reading at the end of each essay
- Features discussions of broad issues and topics related to the field, such as the correlates of crime, testing theory, policy, and prediction
- Clearly and accessibly written by leading scholars in the field as well as up-and-coming scholars
