
Introducing Criminological Thinking
Maps, Theories, and Understanding
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About this book
Visual techniques for applying criminological theory to social science research
Introducing Criminological Thinking: Maps, Theories, and Understanding is an accessible and user-friendly criminological theory text for students, instructors and researchers. In addition to the unique use of concept maps, mind maps, and other visual techniques to consider theory-based inquiry, this text combines an exploration of the core elements of theory with relevant examples drawn from biology, psychology, sociology, critical traditions, and integrative efforts. Unlike in other theory texts, the chapters are arranged by level of explanation to help students understand how theories from different disciplines interact with each other as a foundation for many contemporary criminological theories.
Authors Jon Heidt and Johannes Wheeldon have developed a seven-step model to identify key aspects of different theories including their historical and social context, base assumptions, scope, problem foci, terms/concepts, related research, and practical ramifications. This text offers both a student-friendly theoretical discussion and accessible visual examples to explain criminological theory and its applicability to social science research.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Halftitle
- Sage
- Title
- Copyright
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Dedication
- PART 1: Introduction to Criminological Thinking
- PART 2: Individual Difference Theories
- PART 3: Process Theories
- PART 4: Structural Theories
- PART 5: Theories of Crime and Criminal Justice
- PART 6: Integration in Criminology
- References
- Index
- About the Authors
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