Criminological Theory: Past to Present: Essential Readings

By Francis T. Cullen, Pamela Wilcox, Robert Agnew

Book Overview

Criminological Theory: Past to Present--Essential Readings is a comprehensive reader that exposes students to both classic and contemporary theories of crime. Editors Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and Pamela Wilcox provide accessible yet detailed introductions, preparing students for what they are about to read and placing each selection in context. The fifth edition includes a new Part XIV, entitled "Paying Attention to Race: Theoretical Developments," and new readings covering biology and crime, defensible space, decision-making by criminals, environmental corrections, and the relationship between race, racism, and crime.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199301115
• ISBN13: 9780199301119
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 1.4" x 9.2"

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PACKED FULL OF INFO

This book is packed full of information pulled from various sources so gives many different criminological threories. Very useful and informative text.