Crime and Criminology 5e analyses the causes of crime, while exploring the major theories and perspectives that attempt to explain criminal behaviour in our society.
The fifth edition of this very popular book provides an accessible and engaging introduction to all the major theories and approaches to crime, including classical theory, biological and psychological positivism, strain theory, labelling, Marxism, feminism, new right, left realism, republicanism and critical theory. It encourages students to debate, compare and question different perspectives and theories of criminology.
Highlights of this edition:
Incorporates discussion of new trends in criminological theory
New 'From Theory to Practice' feature offers readers an opportunity to see theory in action, and evaluate the ways in which these theories are employed by criminologists in their analysis of contemporary criminological issues.
Comprehensively revised and updated throughout
- ISBN10 0195518306
- ISBN13 9780195518306
- Publish Date 30 April 2012
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 20 April 2021
- Publish Country AU
- Publisher Oxford University Press Australia
- Imprint OUP Australia and New Zealand
- Edition 5th Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 304
- Language English