Varieties of Criminology: Readings from a Dynamic Discipline

by Gregg Barak

Book Overview

Whether criminologists position themselves in the left or right of the field, the reality common to their work involves a reconsideration of virtually all of our past theoretical journeys in criminology. This book captures the range of criminological thinking today, and provides a picture of a dynamic discipline in transition. Chapters consider contemporary theoretical development and discussion, focusing on street crime, youth and identity, and crime...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275947742
• ISBN13: 9780275947743
• Release Date: November 1993
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"