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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100190639342

ISBN-139780190639341

eBay Product ID (ePID)239688332

Product Key Features

Number of Pages704 Pages

Publication NameCriminological Theory: Past to Present : Essential Readings

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

SubjectCriminology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science

AuthorFrancis T. Cullen, Pamela Wilcox, Robert Agnew

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.6 in

Item Weight37.1 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number6

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2018-304111

Reviews"ICriminological Theory is a well-crafted collection of the seminal pieces of criminological theory. It brings together the major theoretical scholars and researchers to historically and conceptually introduce young, new scholars to the field. This is a book that every criminologist should have on his or her bookshelf."--Jessica M. Grosholz, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee "Criminological Theory: Past to Present is a unique criminological theory reader: it tells the fascinating history of criminological theory in the broader context of the field. The text provides readers with fundamental information about each perspective coupled with original writings from the criminologists themselves. The writing style is captivating; the authors write about theory as if it were a story."--Kristin Swartz, University of Louisville "Criminological Theory is an excellent overview of the major historical and contemporary contributors and theories in the field of criminology."--Addrain Conyers, Marist College, "Criminological Theory is a well-crafted collection of the seminal pieces of criminological theory. It brings together the major theoretical scholars and researchers to historically and conceptually introduce young, new scholars to the field. This is a book that every criminologist should have on his or her bookshelf."--Jessica M. Grosholz, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee"Criminological Theory: Past to Present is a unique criminological theory reader: it tells the fascinating history of criminological theory in the broader context of the field. The text provides readers with fundamental information about each perspective coupled with original writings from the criminologists themselves. The writing style is captivating; the authors write about theory as if it were a story."--Kristin Swartz, University ofLouisville"Criminological Theory is an excellent overview of the major historical and contemporary contributors and theories in the field of criminology."--Addrain Conyers, Marist College, "Criminological Theory is a well-crafted collection of the seminal pieces of criminological theory. It brings together the major theoretical scholars and researchers to historically and conceptually introduce young, new scholars to the field. This is a book that every criminologist should have on his or her bookshelf."--Jessica M. Grosholz, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee "Criminological Theory: Past to Present is a unique criminological theory reader: it tells the fascinating history of criminological theory in the broader context of the field. The text provides readers with fundamental information about each perspective coupled with original writings from the criminologists themselves. The writing style is captivating; the authors write about theory as if it were a story."--Kristin Swartz, University of Louisville "Criminological Theory is an excellent overview of the major historical and contemporary contributors and theories in the field of criminology."--Addrain Conyers, Marist College, "Criminological Theory is a well-crafted collection of the seminal pieces of criminological theory. It brings together the major theoretical scholars and researchers to historically and conceptually introduce young, new scholars to the field. This is a book that every criminologist should have on his or her bookshelf."--Jessica M. Grosholz, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee"Criminological Theory: Past to Present is a unique criminological theory reader: it tells the fascinating history of criminological theory in the broader context of the field. The text provides readers with fundamental information about each perspective coupled with original writings from the criminologists themselves. The writing style is captivating; the authors write about theory as if it were a story."--Kristin Swartz, University of Louisville"Criminological Theory is an excellent overview of the major historical and contemporary contributors and theories in the field of criminology."--Addrain Conyers, Marist College

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal364

Table Of ContentINTRODUCTION Understanding Criminological Theory: A Guide for Readers, Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and Pamela Wilcox

SynopsisCriminological Theory: Past to Present--Essential Readings is a comprehensive reader that exposes students to both classic and contemporary theories of crime. Editors Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and Pamela Wilcox provide accessible yet detailed introductions, preparing students for what they are about to read and placing each selection in context., This comprehensive reader exposes students to both the classic and contemporary theories of crime. Editors Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and Pamela Wilcox provide brief yet detailed introductions, preparing students for what they are about to read and placing each reading in context.

LC Classification NumberHV6025.C85 2018