Criminological Theory : The Essentials by Stephen G. Tibbetts (2018, Trade Paperback)

SAGE Publications, Incorporated

1506367895

9781506367897

239702420

304 Pages

English

Criminological Theory : the Essentials

2018

Criminology

Textbook

Stephen G. Tibbetts

Social Science

Trade Paperback

0.6 in

17.7 Oz

9.1 in

7.4 in

3

College Audience

2017-036278

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PrefaceCHAPTER 1. Introduction to the Book: An Overview of Issues in Criminological Theory What Is Criminology, and How Does It Differ from Other Examinations of Crime? What Is Theory? What Is Crime? How Are Criminological Theories Classified? The Major Theoretical Paradigms Characteristics of Good Theories Measures of Crime Rates of Crime Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 2. Preclassical and Classical Theories of Crime Preclassical Perspectives of Crime and Punishment The Age of Enlightenment The Classical School of Criminology The Neoclassical School of Criminology Loss of Dominance of Classical and Neoclassical Theory Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 3. Modern Applications of the Classical Perspective: Deterrence, Rational Choice, and Routine Activities or Lifestyle Theories of Crime The Rebirth of Deterrence Theory and Contemporary Research Rational Choice Theory Routine Activities Theory Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 4. Early Positive School Perspectives of Criminality Lombroso's Theory of Atavism and Born Criminals The IQ Testing Era Body Type Theory: Sheldon's Model of Somatotyping Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 5. Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior Nature versus Nurture: Studies Examining the Influence of Genetics and Environment Cytogenetic Studies: The XYY Factor Hormones and Neurotransmitters: Chemicals That Determine Criminal Behavior Brain Injuries Central and Autonomic Nervous System Activity Biosocial Approaches to Explaining Criminal Behavior Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 6. Early Social Structure and Strain Theories of Crime Early Theories of Social Structure: Early to Mid-1800s Strain Theories Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 7. The Chicago School and Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime The Ecological School and the Chicago School of Criminology Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 8. Social Process and Learning Theories of Crime Learning Theories Control Theories Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 9. Social Reaction and Critical Models of Crime Labeling and Social Reaction Theory Marxist Theories of Crime Conflict Theories of Crime Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 10. Feminist Models of Crime Feminist Theories of Crime Key Terms in the Feminist Perspective Key Issues in Research on Gender Differences in Offending Types of Feminism Critiques of Feminist Theories Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 11. Life-Course Perspectives of Criminality Developmental Theories Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESCHAPTER 12. Integrated Theoretical Models and New Perspectives of Crime Integrated Theories Policy Implications Conclusion CHAPTER SUMMARY KEY TERMS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEB RESOURCESGlossaryIndexAbout the Author

Criminological Theory: The Essentials, Third Edition offers you a brief yet comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary criminologists and their theories. Putting criminological theory in context, acclaimed author Stephen G. Tibbetts examines policy implications brought about by theoretical perspectives to demonstrate to you the practical application of theories to contemporary social problems. New to the Third Edition: A new chapter dedicated entirely to feminist perspectives (Chapter 10) introduces you to feminist models of crime while underscoring the importance of examining the related research. Case studies that examine offender motives are now included to help you apply the theories discussed to interesting and memorable examples. Policy is now integrated into each section to allow you to see the practical policy implications of each theory. Coverage of critical topics has been expanded throughout to introduce you to important issues, such as the influence of employment on criminal behavior, the success of school programs in reducing delinquent behavior, and federal sentencing guidelines in regard to crack versus powder cocaine. Statistics, graphs, and tables have all been updated to demonstrate the most recent trends in criminology., Criminological Theory: The Essentials, Third Edition offers students a brief yet comprehensive overview of classic and contemporary criminologists and their theories.

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