Why Do Criminals Offend?: A General Theory of Crime and Delinquency

by Robert Agnew

Book Overview

This book focuses on what is probably the most frequently asked question about crime: Why do criminals offend? Renowned criminologist Robert Agnew draws on a broad range of crime theories and the latest research to present a general theory of crime and delinquency, rich with student-accessible examples. The general theory integrates the essential arguments from social learning, social control, self-control, strain, labeling, social support, bio-psychological,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195330463
• ISBN13: 9780195330465
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"