Encyclopedia of criminological theory /
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| Imprint: | Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications, c2010. |
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| Description: | 2 v. (xlvi, 1176 p.) : ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | A SAGE reference publication |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8287822 |
| Summary: | For a free 30-day online trial to this title, visit www.sagepub.com/freetria l This two-volume set is designed to serve as a reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary criminological theory. Drawing together a team of international scholars, it examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them, presenting them in a context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses. The work provides essays on cutting-edge research as well as concise, to-the-point definitions of key concepts, ideas, schools, and figures. Topics include contexts and concepts in criminological theory, the social construction of crime, policy implications of theory, diversity and intercultural contexts, conflict theory, rational choice theories, conservative criminology, feminist theory, and more. Key Themes The Classical School of Criminology The Positivist School of Criminology Early American Theories of Crime Biological and Biosocial Theories of Crime Psychological Theories of Crime The Chicago School of Criminology Cultural and Learning Theories of Crime Anomie and Strain Theories of Crime and Deviance Control Theories of Crime Labeling and Interactionist Theories of Crime Theories of the Criminal Sanction Conflict, Radical, and Critical Theories of Crime Feminist and Gender-Specific Theories of Crime Choice and Opportunity Theories of Crime Macro-Level/ Community Theories of Crime Life-Course and Developmental Theories of Crime Integrated Theories of Crime Theories of White-Collar and Corporate Crime Contemporary Gang Theories Theories of Prison Behavior and Insurgency Theories of Fear and Concern About Crime |
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| Item Description: | "SAGE reference." |
| Physical Description: | 2 v. (xlvi, 1176 p.) : ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781412959186 (cloth) 1412959187 (cloth) |
