Description

Book Synopsis

This significantly expanded edition of Essential Criminology covers the broadest range of criminological theories â the essential criminological theories â from longstanding ones such as classical theory and strain theory to recently introduced ones such as ultra-realism and green cultural criminology. Whether all are âœessentialâ depends on oneâs theoretical stance. The value of this text is its carefully designed comparative analysis, which helps readers consider their relative contribution to the field.

Originally designed as an alternative to lengthy and expensive introductory texts, Essential Criminology provides a concise, yet comprehensive overview of the field. The book offers a clear, structured, student-friendly, critical analytical examination of the nature of crime, theories of crime causation, and their criminal justice policy implications. Causal theories covered range from micro-level classical and rational choice to biological psychological, soci

Essential Criminology

    Product form

    A Paperback by Stuart Henry

    £39.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm on Saturday for delivery by Tue 17 Nov 2026.

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Essential Criminology by Stuart Henry

      Book details

      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 9 April 2025
      ISBN-13 9780367755416
      978-0367755416
      ISBN-10 0367755416
      Also in:
      Corporate crime / white-collar crime

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This significantly expanded edition of Essential Criminology covers the broadest range of criminological theories â the essential criminological theories â from longstanding ones such as classical theory and strain theory to recently introduced ones such as ultra-realism and green cultural criminology. Whether all are âœessentialâ depends on oneâs theoretical stance. The value of this text is its carefully designed comparative analysis, which helps readers consider their relative contribution to the field.

      Originally designed as an alternative to lengthy and expensive introductory texts, Essential Criminology provides a concise, yet comprehensive overview of the field. The book offers a clear, structured, student-friendly, critical analytical examination of the nature of crime, theories of crime causation, and their criminal justice policy implications. Causal theories covered range from micro-level classical and rational choice to biological psychological, soci

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account