Criminological theory : context and consequences / J. Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, Richard A. Ball.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lilly, J. Robert.

Contributor:

Cullen, Francis T.

Ball, Richard A., 1936-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminology.

Crime--United States.

Crime.

United States.

Criminal behavior--United States.

Criminal behavior.

Physical Description:

xii, 308 pages ; 26 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications, [2002]

Summary:

The Third Edition of this highly acclaimed book expands on previous editions with coverage of newly emerged theories and empirical updates supported by over 140 new references. Criminological Theory provides coverage of the latest theories in the field without diminishing the presentation of classic analysis. Major theoretical perspectives that have developed from both recent critical work and traditional schools, together with practical applications, compel the reader to apply theories to the contemporary social milieu.

The text's strong emphasis on social policy implications concerning crime and criminals makes it a vital text for sociology, criminology, and criminal justice classes.

Contents:

The context and consequences of theory

The search for the criminal man

Rejecting individualism: the social roots of crime

Society as insulation: control theory

The irony of state intervention: labeling theory

Social power and the construction of crime: conflict theory

New directions in critical theory

Conservative criminology: revitalizing individualistic theory

Mainstream criminology revisited: routine activity, integrated, and life-course theories.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-284) and indexes.

ISBN:

0761920765

0761920773

OCLC:

47002132