Criminological Theory (eBook)

The Essentials

Stephen G. Tibbetts (Autor)

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2018 | 3., Third Edition
304 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-5063-6790-3 (ISBN)

Infos

<p><strong>Criminological Theory: The Essentials, Third Edition</strong> offers you a brief yet comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary criminologists and their theories. Putting criminological theory in context, acclaimed author Stephen G. Tibbetts examines policy implications brought about by theoretical perspectives to demonstrate to you the practical application of theories to contemporary social problems. <br /><br /><strong>New to the Third Edition:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>A new chapter dedicated entirely to feminist perspectives</strong> (Chapter 10) introduces you to feminist models of crime while underscoring the importance of examining the related research.</li><li><strong>Case studies that examine offender motives are now included </strong>to help you apply the theories discussed to interesting and memorable examples.</li><li><strong>Policy is now integrated into each section </strong>to allow you to see the practical policy implications of each theory. </li><li><strong>Coverage of critical topics</strong> has been expanded throughout to introduce you to important issues, such as the influence of employment on criminal behavior, the success of school programs in reducing delinquent behavior, and federal sentencing guidelines in regard to crack versus powder cocaine.</li><li><strong>Statistics, graphs, and tables</strong> have all been updated to demonstrate the most recent trends in criminology.</li></ul><div> </div>

Inhalt

Preface
CHAPTER 1. Introduction to the Book: An Overview of Issues in Criminological Theory
What Is Criminology, and How Does It Differ from Other Examinations of Crime?
What Is Theory?
What Is Crime?
How Are Criminological Theories Classified? The Major Theoretical Paradigms
Characteristics of Good Theories
Measures of Crime
Rates of Crime
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 2. Preclassical and Classical Theories of Crime
Preclassical Perspectives of Crime and Punishment
The Age of Enlightenment
The Classical School of Criminology
The Neoclassical School of Criminology
Loss of Dominance of Classical and Neoclassical Theory
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 3. Modern Applications of the Classical Perspective: Deterrence, Rational Choice, and Routine Activities or Lifestyle Theories of Crime
The Rebirth of Deterrence Theory and Contemporary Research
Rational Choice Theory
Routine Activities Theory
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 4. Early Positive School Perspectives of Criminality
Lombroso’s Theory of Atavism and Born Criminals
The IQ Testing Era
Body Type Theory: Sheldon’s Model of Somatotyping
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 5. Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior
Nature versus Nurture: Studies Examining the Influence of Genetics and Environment
Cytogenetic Studies: The XYY Factor
Hormones and Neurotransmitters: Chemicals That Determine Criminal Behavior
Brain Injuries
Central and Autonomic Nervous System Activity
Biosocial Approaches to Explaining Criminal Behavior
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 6. Early Social Structure and Strain Theories of Crime
Early Theories of Social Structure: Early to Mid-1800s
Strain Theories
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 7. The Chicago School and Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime
The Ecological School and the Chicago School of Criminology
Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 8. Social Process and Learning Theories of Crime
Learning Theories
Control Theories
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 9. Social Reaction and Critical Models of Crime
Labeling and Social Reaction Theory
Marxist Theories of Crime
Conflict Theories of Crime
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 10. Feminist Models of Crime
Feminist Theories of Crime
Key Terms in the Feminist Perspective
Key Issues in Research on Gender Differences in Offending
Types of Feminism
Critiques of Feminist Theories
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 11. Life-Course Perspectives of Criminality
Developmental Theories
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
CHAPTER 12. Integrated Theoretical Models and New Perspectives of Crime
Integrated Theories
Policy Implications
Conclusion
CHAPTER SUMMARY
KEY TERMS
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WEB RESOURCES
Glossary
Index
About the Author

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.2.2018
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Schlagworte: Applied Criminology • Comparative criminology • Contemporary Criminology • Criminological Theory • Criminology • Critical Issues in Criminology
• ISBN-10: 1-5063-6790-9 / 1506367909
• ISBN-13: 978-1-5063-6790-3 / 9781506367903