ABSTRACT
This highly acclaimed criminology text presents an up-to-date review and analysis of criminological theories. It incorporates current examples of deterrence research regarding crimes such as domestic violence, drunk driving, and capital punishment, and features thought-provoking discussion of the relativity of crime. The authors explore the crime problem, its context, and the causes of crime. Extensive discussion of evolving laws is included, and while the prevalence of the scientific method in the field of criminology is highlighted, the impact of ideology on explanations of crime is the cornerstone of the book. This new edition includes extensive revision of Chapter 6, now titled "Biosocial Theories of Crime," retaining much of the thoughtful historical discussion of earlier editions, but incorporating a substantial expansion of current biological research integrated with both social and biological variables. In addition, Chapter 10, "Recent Developments in Criminological Theory," offers an expanded treatment of life-course criminology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
Part 1 Foundations for Criminology
chapter |28 pages
Crime and Criminology
chapter |34 pages
The Relativity of Law and Crime
chapter |44 pages
Production of Crime Statistics
chapter |40 pages
Distribution of Crime
part |4 pages
Part 2 Theories of Crime
chapter |64 pages
Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories of Crime
chapter |48 pages
Individual Theories of Crime: A Biosocial Perspective
chapter |44 pages
Social Structure Theories of Crime
chapter |54 pages
Social Process Theories of Crime
chapter |42 pages
Social Reaction Theories of Crime
chapter |36 pages
New Directions: Integration and a Life-Course Perspective
part |2 pages
Part 3 Types of Crime