The handbook of criminological theory /

The handbook of criminological theory /

"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"--

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Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Piquero, Alex R.
Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
Γλώσσα:English
Έκδοση: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2015.
Σειρά:Wiley handbooks in criminology and criminal justice.
Θέματα:
Criminology > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology.
Criminology.
Criminology > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Kriminologi.
Electronic books.
Handbooks and manuals.
Διαθέσιμο Online:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Πίνακας περιεχομένων:
  • ""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 Theories
  • 1. 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 strategies
  • Deterrence and Imprisonment
  • Imprisonment and reoffending
  • Adult waiver
  • Conclusions
  • Notes
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Contemporary Biosocial Criminology: A Systematic Review of the Literature, 2000â€?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 Behavior
  • Introduction
  • Is Adolescent Crime Normal?
  • The ageâ€?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
  • Chapter 7 Social Disorganization Theoryâ€?s Greatest Challenge: Linking Structural Characteristics to Crime in Socially Disorganized Communities
  • Social Disorganization Theory
  • Social Disorganization Theoryâ€?s Greatest Challenge
  • Promising Theoretical Developments
  • Collective efficacy
  • Social capital
  • Social ties and neighborhood networks
  • Conclusion""

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