Criminological Theories: Traditional and Non-Traditional Voices and Themes

Criminological Theories: Traditional and Non-Traditional Voices and Themes
ISBN-10
1483342050
ISBN-13
9781483342054
Series
Criminological Theories
Category
Social Science
Pages
392
Language
English
Published
2001-07-26
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Author
Imogene Moyer

Description

This comprehensive textbook not only offers a detailed presentation of theoretical perspectives and theorists, but also includes a history of the social environment for each theoretical perspective and biographies of the various theorists. Unlike other comparable criminology texts, Imogene L. Moyer includes discussions of the levels of analysis and the assumptions of the theorists regarding society and people. In addition to covering the traditional theories, the book features currently developing feminist and peacemaking theories, as well as theories from people of color. Exerts from the original sources are frequently incorporated into the chapters. The text features flow charts, photographs, inset biographical sketches, and disc

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