CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY

ISBN: 9781609271664 Géneros: JKV Sinópsis: This reader offers a critical and analytical approach to examining criminological theory It is a compilation of chapters and articles from numerous sources that provides a comprehensive multidimensional look at theories on crime and deviancy Each section which incorporates works from a diverse set of authors and researchers examines the various schools of thought and eras in criminology Related theories on deviant behavior and crime are also explored Criminological Theory is designed to help students construct a deeper understanding of criminological theory and teaches them how to evaluate the competing perspectives on these theories without a onedimensional bias Discussion question are infused throughout the text to encourage students to think critically about how each selections fits into the larger themes presented throughout the book Sarah Catherine Yercich MS in Applied Criminology Northern Arizona University Flagstaff is Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University where she teaches Criminology and a variety of other courses Sarah has worked studied and conducted research in the criminal justice field for the last eight years and plans to pursue her PhD in Criminology in the near future Her research focus areas include women and fear of victimization domestic violence juvenile justice women’s issues and related topics within critical criminology