The handbook of criminological theory / edited by Alex R. Piquero.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Piquero, Alexis Russell, editor.

Series:

Wiley handbooks in criminology and criminal justice.

Wiley Handbooks in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Criminology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (560 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex, England : Wiley-Blackwell, 2016.

Summary:

"Provides up-to-date, in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology, from classic deterrence theory and social disorganization to modern labeling theory and integrated theory"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Notes on Contributors; Chapter 1 Introduction: Theory and Contemporary Criminology; Theoretical Science; Theory Within Other Philosophies of the Enterprise; Problem-solving criminology; Verstehen analysis; Descriptive criminology; Critical work; Nihilistic thinking; Amelioration; Summary; References; Chapter 2 Correlates of Crime; Introduction; Sex; Age; Race; Temperament; Personality; Self-Control/Self-Regulation; Family/Parenting Factors; References; Further Readings; Chapter 3 Theory Testing In Criminology

Guidelines for Testing Criminological Theories1. Learn some skills; 2. Become familiar with the datasets used in the field; 3. Know the literature; 4. Ask a good question; 5. Get the right data; 6. Answer empirically the question you asked; 7. Rule out methodological artifacts; 8. Understand the implications of your work; 9. Seek advice and listen to it; 10. Select the right journal; 11. Expect to make revisions; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Deterrence; Introduction; Effect of Sanction Threat Perceptions on Crime; Deterrence and the Police; Size of police force and resources

Policing strategiesDeterrence and Imprisonment; Imprisonment and reoffending; Adult waiver; Conclusions; Notes; References; Chapter 5 Contemporary Biosocial Criminology: A Systematic Review of the Literature, 2000-2012; What is Biosocial Criminology?; Evolutionary criminology; Biological criminology; Behavior genetics; Molecular genetics; Neurocriminology; The current focus; Literature Search Process and Inclusion Criteria; Findings; Evolutionary criminology findings; Biological criminology findings; Behavior genetic findings; Molecular genetic findings; Discussion; Notes; References

Chapter 6 A Developmental Perspective on Adolescent Risk-Taking and Criminal BehaviorIntroduction; Is Adolescent Crime Normal?; The age-crime curve; Why do adolescents engage in crime?; Activation of the socio-emotional system; Activation of the cognitive control system; Adolescent desistance from crime; Should Adolescents be Treated Differently for Their Crimes?; Are juvenile offenders as culpable as adult offenders?; How does the system treat juvenile offenders?; Conclusion; References

Evolution from a Strong Sociological Inquiry to a Focused-Situational Analysis

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78684-362-5

1-118-51236-7

1-118-51243-X

1-118-51244-8

1-118-51232-4

OCLC:

908287065