Key Perspectives in Criminology

Informationen zum Autor John Tierney is Senior Lecturer in the School of Applied Social Sciences at Durham University! UK. His research interests include criminological theory and its historical development! and alcohol consumption! crime and disorder. Klappentext This book is an invaluable reference for those new to the field of criminology! who are looking for a clear outline of the major perspectives and traditions found in criminology. The author has outlined the ideas! concepts and traditions of the key theoretical perspectives that drive contemporary debate. Topics discussed include: Anomie theory Classical criminology Critical criminology Labelling theory Positivism Post-modernism Subcultural theory Key Perspectives in Criminology is not simply a dictionary of criminology! but a welcome introduction for those with a genuine interest in the terms! concepts! themes and debates in the field. Zusammenfassung Key Perspectives in Criminology is not simply a dictionary of criminology! but a welcome introduction for those with a genuine interest in the terms! concepts! themes and debates in the field. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents Introduction Abolitionism Administrative Criminology Anomie Theory Chicago School Classical Criminology Control Theory Crime/Deviance Critical Criminology Cultural Criminology Feminism Labelling Theory Left Realism Masculinities Positivism Postmodernism Right Realism Subcultural Theory References

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: John Tierney
• Edition: Open University Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 16.06.2009
• EAN: 9780335229147
• ISBN: 978-0-335-22914-7
• Pages: 184
• Thème: UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Criminology
• Catégorie: Littérature spécialisée > Dictionnaire, ouvrages de référence