
Explaining Crime
A Primer in Criminological Theory
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published on 16. January 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7425-6510-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a concise but comprehensive review of the full range of classic and contemporary theories of crime. With separate chapters on the nature and use of criminological theory as well as theoretical application, the authors render the difficult task of explaining crime more understandable to the introductory student. All of the main theories in criminology are reviewed including classical and rational choice, biological, psychological, and evolutionary, social structural, social process, critical, general, and integrated approaches. Copious examples of the spirit of the theories are supplied, many with a popular culture (e.g., film and music) connection. The highly original final chapter, titled 'Putting Criminological Theory to Work,' provides readers with an integrated theoretical model that students can apply to virtually any type of crime. The book is well suited for use in undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology, criminal justice, and deviance.
Reviews / Votes
Explaining Crime is essential reading for anyone seeking an in-depth, highly intelligible overview of major criminological theories. Hugh Barlow and David Kauzlarich have produced a text that will make students enjoy taking theory classes and help them fully engage with classical and contemporary perspectives on crime, law, and social control. -- Walter S. DeKeseredy, University of Ontario Institute of Technology; co-author of Dangerous Exits: Escaping Abusive Relationships in Rural AmericaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
309 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7425-6510-4 (9780742565104)
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12/2009
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Persons
Hugh D. Barlow is professor emeritus of Criminal Justice Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
David Kauzlarich is professor and chair of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
David Kauzlarich is professor and chair of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Content
Chapter 1 The Basics of Criminological Theory
Chapter 2 Classical, Rational Choice, and Opportunity Theories
Chapter 3 Biological, Psychological, and Evolutionary Theories
Chapter 4 Social Structural Theories
Chapter 5 Social Process Theories
Chapter 6 Critical Theories
Chapter 7 Integrated and General Theories
Chapter 8 Epilogue: Tools for Using Criminological Theory
Chapter 2 Classical, Rational Choice, and Opportunity Theories
Chapter 3 Biological, Psychological, and Evolutionary Theories
Chapter 4 Social Structural Theories
Chapter 5 Social Process Theories
Chapter 6 Critical Theories
Chapter 7 Integrated and General Theories
Chapter 8 Epilogue: Tools for Using Criminological Theory