The handbook of criminological theory / / edited by Alex R. Piquero

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910208952403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chichester, West Sussex, England : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2016; ©2016
• ISBN: 1-78684-362-5; 1-118-51236-7; 1-118-51243-X; 1-118-51244-8; 1-118-51232-4
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (560 p.)
• Collana: Wiley Handbooks in Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Classificazione: SOC004000
• Disciplina: 364.01
• Soggetti: Criminology; Criminologia; Llibres electrònics
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Notes on Contributors; Chapter 1 Introduction: Theory and Contemporary Criminology; Theoretical Science; Theory Within Other Philosophies of the Enterprise; Problem-solving criminology; Verstehen analysis; Descriptive criminology; Critical work; Nihilistic thinking; Amelioration; Summary; References; Chapter 2 Correlates of Crime; Introduction; Sex; Age; Race; Temperament; Personality; Self-Control/Self-Regulation; Family/Parenting Factors; References; Further Readings; Chapter 3 Theory Testing In Criminology; Guidelines for Testing Criminological Theories1. Learn some skills; 2. Become familiar with the datasets used in the field; 3. Know the literature; 4. Ask a good question; 5. Get the right data; 6. Answer empirically the question you asked; 7. Rule out methodological artifacts; 8. Understand the implications of your work; 9. Seek advice and listen to it; 10. Select the right journal; 11. Expect to make revisions; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Deterrence; Introduction; ; Effect of Sanction Threat Perceptions on Crime; Deterrence and the Police; Size of police force and resources; Policing strategiesDeterrence and Imprisonment; Imprisonment and reoffending; Adult waiver; Conclusions; Notes; References; Chapter 5 Contemporary Biosocial Criminology: A Systematic Review of the Literature, 2000-2012; What is Biosocial Criminology?; Evolutionary criminology; Biological criminology; Behavior genetics; Molecular genetics; Neurocriminology; The current focus; Literature Search Process and Inclusion Criteria; Findings; Evolutionary criminology findings; Biological criminology findings; Behavior genetic findings; Molecular genetic findings; Discussion; Notes; References; Chapter 6 A Developmental Perspective on Adolescent Risk-Taking and Criminal BehaviorIntroduction; Is Adolescent Crime Normal?; The age-crime curve; Why do adolescents engage in crime?; Activation of the socio-emotional system; Activation of the cognitive control system; Adolescent desistance from crime; Should Adolescents be Treated Differently for Their Crimes?; Are juvenile offenders as culpable as adult offenders?; How does the system treat juvenile offenders?; Conclusion; References; Evolution from a Strong Sociological Inquiry to a Focused-Situational Analysis
• Sommario/riassunto: "Provides up-to-date, in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology, from classic deterrence theory and social disorganization to modern labeling theory and integrated theory"--