Criminological Theory: The Essentials

Brief and affordable, this text presents the major concepts and perspectives of virtually all major contributors in the evolution of criminological theory. The book’s twelve chapters mirror the sections in a typical criminology textbook, each covering a particular type or category of criminological theory. Each chapter concludes with an evaluation of the empirical support for the theories and the policy implications derived from them. Throughout the text, students are encouraged to apply theories to the contemporary social milieu.