Great Debates in Criminology

List of contents

Preface, Introduction – What is theory and why are there debates?, 1. Debating among criminology’s founders, 2. Does crime originate from the person or the environment? Sociological vs. psychological perspectives, 3. Is crime natural or do we learn it? Control theories and cultural deviance theories, 4. Do we need to follow people over time? Criminal careers vs. criminal propensity theories, 5. Who is right? Theory testing and construction in criminology, 6. Beyond the "big three": Critical vs. traditional criminology, 7. Is criminology/criminal justice a true discipline? Criminal justice, criminology, and their existence, 8. What should we do about crime? Debates around policy issues in criminal justice, 9. Are we still debating? Contemporary and emerging debates, Conclusion: On debates, past, present, and future

Summary

Adopting a unique and refreshing approach to criminological theory, this book focuses on the great debates in criminology from its inception to the present day and explores the turning points that have moved the field forward.

Product details

• Authors: Chad Posick, Chad (Georgia Southern University Posick, Chad Rocque Posick, Posick Chad, Michael Rocque, Rocque Michael
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.06.2018
• EAN: 9781138223738
• ISBN: 978-1-138-22373-8
• No. of pages: 222
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology