Encyclopedia of Criminological Theory
. Ed(S): Cullen, Francis T.; Wilcox, Pamela K.
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Description for Encyclopedia of Criminological Theory
Drawing together a team of international scholars, these two volumes examine the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them, presenting them in the context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses. Editor(s): Cullen, Francis T.; Wilcox, Pamela K. Num Pages: 1240 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; JHBA; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 279 x 215 x 84. Weight in Grams: 3860.
This two-volume set is designed to serve as a reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary criminological theory. Drawing together a team of international scholars, it examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them, presenting them in a context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses. The work provides essays on cutting-edge research as well as concise, to-the-point definitions of key concepts, ideas, schools, and figures. Topics include contexts and concepts in criminological theory, the social construction of crime, policy implications of theory, diversity and intercultural contexts, conflict theory, rational choice ... Read more
This two-volume set is designed to serve as a reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary criminological theory. Drawing together a team of international scholars, it examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them, presenting them in a context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses. The work provides essays on cutting-edge research as well as concise, to-the-point definitions of key concepts, ideas, schools, and figures. Topics include contexts and concepts in criminological theory, the social construction of crime, policy implications of theory, diversity and intercultural contexts, conflict theory, rational choice ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2010
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
1240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
1240
Format
Multiple-component retail product
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN
9781412959186
SKU
V9781412959186
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Ref
99-1
About . Ed(S): Cullen, Francis T.; Wilcox, Pamela K.
Francis T. Cullen is Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus and Senior Research Associate in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati, where he also holds a joint appointment in sociology. He received a Ph.D. (1979) in sociology and education from Columbia University. Professor Cullen has published more than 500 works in the areas of criminological theory, corrections, white-collar ... Read more
Reviews for Encyclopedia of Criminological Theory
"BOTTOM LINE The arrangement and the overall clarity and consistency of the writing are reasons why one should prefer this title to other recent criminological titles. An excellent resource for college students in the social sciences at whatever level."
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