Criminological Theory: An Analysis of its Underlying Assumptions

by Stuart Henry and Werner J. Einstadter

Book Overview

Designed for upper-level senior and graduate criminological theory courses, this text thoroughly examines the ideas and assumptions underlying each major theoretical perspective in criminology. It lays bare theorists' ideas about human nature, social structure, social order, concepts of law, crime and criminals, the logic of crime causation and the policies and criminal justice practices that follow from these premises. The book provides students...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742542912
• ISBN13: 9780742542914
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"