Pressured Into Crime: An Overview of General Strain Theory

by Robert Agnew

Book Overview

Pressured Into Crime: An Overview of General Strain Theory by Robert Agnew provides an overview of general strain theory (GST), one of the leading explanations of crime and delinquency, developed by author Robert Agnew. Written to be student-friendly, Pressured Into Crime features numerous real-world examples, insightful and colorful quotes from former and active criminals, clear summaries of major points, and challenging review and discussion questions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195330757
• ISBN13: 9780195330755
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.0"