CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY IN CONTEXT by John Martyn Chamberlain ( 9781446269862 )

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Title:

CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY IN CONTEXT
AN INTRODUCTION

By:

John Martyn Chamberlain

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1446269868

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SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD

Pub. date:

19 January, 2015

Pages:

232

Description:

Presenting students with an easy-to-manage introduction to the area, this new text covers all theories that students will encounter on their course focussing on the context of the historical development of criminology as an academic discipline

Synopsis:

This book provides a lively, concise and definitive introduction to the study of the causes of crime. Authoritative yet accessible, it offers a guide to the historical development of criminology as an academic discipline and in doing so: presents an overview of a range of different theories of crime, including classical, biological, psychological and sociological approaches analyses the strengths and weaknesses of each theory discussed provides chapter overview boxes and key summary points helps you to take your studies further with self-study tasks and suggestions for further reading. In covering key theoretical positions and placing them in their historical context, Criminological Theory in Context is perfect for students taking introductory courses in criminological theory.

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