Thinking About Criminology

Simon Holdaway

• 04 juni 1998
• 9781857283617

Samenvatting:

This text covers the social theory of crime, deviance and social order, drawing together the experiences of criminologists from the principal contemporary schools of thought.



First published in 1998. Thinking about criminology draws together the expertise of respected criminologists from the principle contemporary schools of thought. The book aims to provide a clear analysis of the relationship between sociological theory and contemporary empirical criminological research, discussing the ways in which theoretical perspectives have contributed to the understanding of relevant criminal justice institutions, law and policy.