Explaining Crime: A Primer in Criminological Theory

by Hugh D. Barlow and David Kauzlarich

Book Overview

This book provides a concise but comprehensive review of the full range of classic and contemporary theories of crime. With separate chapters on the nature and use of criminological theory as well as theoretical application, the authors render the difficult task of explaining crime more understandable to the introductory student. All of the main theories in criminology are reviewed including classical and rational choice, biological, psychological,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742565106
• ISBN13: 9780742565104
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.7"