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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 ea

Criminological Theory The Essentials

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      Publisher Sage Publications
      Imprint SAGE Publications, Inc
      Published 6/14/2018
      ISBN-13 9781506367897
      978-1506367897
      ISBN-10 1506367895
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      Crime and criminology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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 ea

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