Criminological theory / / Frank P. Williams, Marilyn D. McShane

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910154809203321
• Autore: Williams Franklin P.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Harlow, Essex : , : Pearson, , [2014]; ©2014
• ISBN: 1-292-05600-2
• Edizione: [Sixth, Pearson new international edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (240 pages)
• Collana: Always learning
• Disciplina: 364
• Soggetti: Criminology
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Table of Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Classical School -- 3. The Positive School -- 4. The Chicago School -- 5. Differential Association Theory -- 6. Anomie Theory -- 7. Subculture Theories -- 8. Labeling Theory -- 9. Conflict Theory -- 10. Gender-based Theories -- 11. Social Control Theory -- 12. Social Learning Theory -- 13. Rational Theories -- 14. Contemporary Theories of Process -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: For courses in Criminology, Criminological Theory, Theories of Crime, Crime in America. The authoritative resource for criminological theory. Criminological Theory, 6/e provides concise chronological coverage of all the major criminological theories. The text puts theories into socio-historical context to illustrate how and why certain theories evolved, why they were popular at particular points in time, and how they are still active and influential today. The authors also examine the research and policies that were inspired by each theory. Specifically designed to suit one-semester courses, students and instructors alike will appreciate the text's straight-forward approach, clear language, and comprehensive coverage.