This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to
criminological theory for students taking courses in criminology at
both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Building on previous
editions, this book presents the latest research and theoretical
developments. The text is divided into five parts, the first three
of which address ideal type models of criminal behaviour: the
rational actor, predestined actor and victimized actor models.
Within these, the various criminological theories are located
chronologically in the context of one of these different
traditions, and the strengths and weaknesses of each theory and
model are clearly identified. The fourth part of the book looks
closely at more recent attempts to integrate theoretical elements
from both within and across models of criminal behaviour, while the
fifth part addresses a number of key recent concerns of
criminology: postmodernism, cultural criminology, globalization and
communitarianism, the penal society, southern criminology and
critical criminology. All major theoretical perspectives are
considered, including: classical criminology, biological and
psychological positivism, labelling theories, feminist criminology,
critical criminology and left realism, situation action, desistance
theories, social control theories, the risk society, postmodern
condition and terrorism. The new edition also features
comprehensive coverage of recent developments in criminology,
including 'the myth of the crime drop', the revitalization of
critical criminology and political economy, shaming and crime,
defiance theory, coerced mobility theory and new developments in
social control and general strain theories. This revised and
expanded fifth edition of An Introduction to Criminological Theory
includes chapter summaries, critical thinking questions, policy
implications, a full glossary of terms and theories and a timeline
of criminological theory, making it essential reading for those
studying criminology and taking courses on theoretical criminology,
understanding crime, and crime and deviance
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