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- English
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About this book
In Criminological Theories, the noted criminologist Ronald Akers provides thorough description, discussion, and appraisal of the leading theories of crime/delinquent behavior and law/criminal justice - the origin and history of each theory and its contemporary developments and adherents.
Akers offers a clear explanation of each theory (the central concepts and hypotheses of each theory as well as critical criteria for evaluating each theory in terms of its empirical validity).
Researchers and librarians, as well as general readers, will find this book a very useful tool and will applaud its clear and understandable exposition of abstract concepts.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction to Criminological Theory
- Chapter 2 Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories
- Chapter 3 Biological and Psychological Theories
- Chapter 4 Social Learning Theory
- Chapter 5 Social Bonding and Control Theories
- Chapter 6 Labeling Theory
- Chapter 7 Social Disorganization, Anomie, and Strain Theories
- Chapter 8 Conflict Theory
- Chapter 9 Marxist and Critical Theories
- Chapter 10 Feminist Theories
- Chapter 11 Integrating Criminological Theories
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index