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Criminological Theory, 4/E
Frank P. Williams, III, University of Houston, Downtown
Marilyn D. McShane

ISBN-10: 0131113879
ISBN-13: 9780131113879

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 352 pp
Published: 09/25/2003

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For undergraduate courses in Introduction to Criminological Theory, Theories of Crime & Delinquency, Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Introduction to Criminology found in Departments of Sociology, Criminology and Criminal Justice.

This concise book, acclaimed by students as easy to read and understand, covers all the major sociological theories of crime, views the development of these theories, and shows the connections between them over time.

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NEW - Updated research and corresponding current bibliographic references—Incorporates the latest theoretical work into a framework that simplifies the complex evolution of the field.
- Keeps students on track by focusing on a new theory's most distinct features and the strongest rational ties it has to a previous theory.

NEW - Two added chapters on Contemporary Theories (I and II) —Chapters 14 and 15 reflect the evolving process nature of theory.
- Looks at the way previous theories have been reformulated (such as modern strain theory, revisions to social control theory, and a few recent developmental theories); and discusses theoretical “directions ” or approaches (such as integrative theories, subjective theories, postmodern, and metatheories.)

Each theory presented in terms of the historical intellectual, sociological, political, and economic factors of the period during which it was developed.
- Gives students a fuller view of the theories discussed.

Application of each theory—Demonstrated through explanations of how each translated into policies and programs of their day.
- Shows students theories in context.

New To This Edition

Updated research and corresponding current bibliographic references—Incorporates the latest theoretical work into a framework that simplifies the complex evolution of the field.
- Keeps students on track by focusing on a new theory's most distinct features and the strongest rational ties it has to a previous theory.

Two added chapters on Contemporary Theories (I and II) —Chapters 14 and 15 reflect the evolving process nature of theory.
- Looks at the way previous theories have been reformulated (such as modern strain theory, revisions to social control theory, and a few recent developmental theories); and discusses theoretical “directions ” or approaches (such as integrative theories, subjective theories, postmodern, and metatheories.)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.

2. The Classical School.

3. The Positive School.

4. The Chicago School.

5. Differential Association Theory.

6. Anomie Theory.

7. Subculture Theories.

8. Labeling Theory.

9. Conflict Theory.

10. Social Control Theory.

11. Social Learning Theory.

12. Rational Theories.

13. Gender-Based Theories.

14. Contemporary Criminological Theories I—Updating Perspectives.

15. Contemporary Criminological Theories II—Diversity in Directions.

16. The Future of Criminological Theory.

Index.

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