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Barlow, Hugh D.

Explaining Crime : A Primer in Criminological Theory. - 1 online resource (148 pages)

Intro -- Preface -- 1 -- The Basics of Criminological Theory -- 2 -- Classical and Rational Choice Theories -- 3 -- Biological, Psychological, and Evolutionary Theories -- 4 -- Social Structural Theories -- 5 -- Social Process Theories -- 6 -- Critical Theories -- 7 -- General and Integrated Theories -- Epilogue -- Tools for Using Criminological Theory -- References -- About the Authors.

This book provides a concise but comprehensive review of the full range of classic and contemporary theories of crime. With separate chapters on the nature and use of criminological theory as well as theoretical application, the authors render the difficult task of explaining crime more understandable to the introductory student. All of the main theories in criminology are reviewed including classical and rational choice, biological, psychological, and evolutionary, social structural, social process, critical, general, and integrated approaches. Copious examples of the spirit of the theories are supplied, many with a popular culture (e.g., film and music) connection.

ISBN: 9780742565111

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Criminology.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: 2009031112

Dewey Class. No.: 364.01