| Criminological Theory: An Analysis of its Underlying Assumptions Contributor(s): Einstadter, Werner J. (Author), Henry, Stuart (Author) |
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ISBN: 0742542904 ISBN-13: 9780742542907 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $144.54 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: Designed for upper-level senior and graduate criminological theory courses, this text thoroughly examines the ideas and assumptions underlying each major theoretical perspective in criminology. It lays bare theorists' ideas about human nature, social structure, social order, concepts of law, crime and criminals, the logic of crime causation and the policies and criminal justice practices that follow from these premises. The book provides students with a clear critical, analytic overview of criminological theory that enable enformed evaluative comparisons among different theorists. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 364 |
| LCCN: 2005032408 |
| Physical Information: 1.31" H x 7.12" W x 10.32" (2.43 lbs) 440 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Criminological Theory is an examination of the major theoretical perspectives in criminology today. Werner J. Einstadter and Stuart Henry lay bare various theorists' ideas about human nature, social structure, social order, concepts of law, crime and criminals, the logic of crime causation, and the policies and practices that follow from these premises. Material is presented and organized around these analytic and critical dimensions throughout the text. Criminological Theory provides students with a clear overview of the subject that enables informed comparisons among diverse concepts. Abstract concepts are explained clearly to maximize the significance of each theoretical framework. The authors cover the major literature in an engaging, comprehensive, and accessible way, allowing students to develop a critical understanding of foundational and contemporary ideas in Criminology. |
