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An Introduction to Criminological Theory and the Problem of Causation

Inglese · Copertina rigida

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This text offers a novel contribution to the literature on core criminological theory by introducing the complex issues relating to the structuring and analysing of causation. This text traces the paradigm shift, or drift, that has occurred in the history of criminology and shows how the problem of causation has been a leading factor in these theoretical developments. This short book is the first of its kind and is an introductory text designed to introduce both seasoned criminologists as well as students of criminology to the interesting intersections between the fields of criminology and the philosophy of the social sciences.
The problem of causation is notoriously difficult and has plagued philosophers and scientists for centuries. Warr highlights the importance of grappling with this problem and demonstrates how it can lead to unsuccessful theorising and can prevent students from fully appreciating the development of thinking in criminology. This accessible account will prove to be a must-read for scholars of criminal justice, penology and philosophy of social science.

Sommario

1.Introduction.- 2.The Problem.- 3. Humean Causation.- 4.Deviant Causal Chains, Refutations and Other Problems.- 5.Historical Examples.- 6.The Paradigm Drift.- 7. INUS Conditions.- 8.Consequences.- 9. Conclusion

Info autore

Jason Warr is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Lincoln, UK, with research interests in penology, sociology of power and the philosophy of science. He holds an HEA teaching fellowship and teaches across core modules in criminology, penology and research methods.

Riassunto

This text offers a novel contribution to the literature on core criminological theory by introducing the complex issues relating to the structuring and analysing of causation. This text traces the paradigm shift, or drift, that has occurred in the history of criminology and shows how the problem of causation has been a leading factor in these theoretical developments. This short book is the first of its kind and is an introductory text designed to introduce both seasoned criminologists as well as students of criminology to the interesting intersections between the fields of criminology and the philosophy of the social sciences.
The problem of causation is notoriously difficult and has plagued philosophers and scientists for centuries. Warr highlights the importance of grappling with this problem and demonstrates how it can lead to unsuccessful theorising and can prevent students from fully appreciating the development of thinking in criminology. This accessible account will prove to be a must-read for scholars of criminal justice, penology and philosophy of social science.

Dettagli sul prodotto

Autori Jason Warr
Editore Springer, Berlin
 
Lingue Inglese
Formato Copertina rigida
Pubblicazione 01.01.2017
 
EAN 9783319474458
ISBN 978-3-31-947445-8
Pagine 94
Dimensioni 184 mm x 223 mm x 13 mm
Peso 240 g
Illustrazioni XI, 94 p.
Categorie Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Diritto penale, diritto processuale penale, criminologia

C, Soziale und politische Philosophie, Criminology, Social & political philosophy, Law and Criminology, Crime & criminology, Critical criminology, Criminological Theory, Criminology Theory, Crime—Sociological aspects, Crime and Society, Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Philosophy and social sciences

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