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Renowned author, Stephen G. Tibbetts, combines policy implications brought about by theoretical perspectives that have developed from recent critical work with practical applications to compel the reader to apply theories to the contemporary social milieu. The Second Edition includes new citations and references regarding empirical studies that have examined the validity of various theoretical models and propositions in recent years.New to this edition:Increased coverage of new, cutting-edge perspectives on biosocial and psychosocial theories demonstrates the dynamic nature of criminological theory more discussion is given to recently embraced theories such as the developmental/life course and feminist perspectives on criminality Expanded coverage of policy implications discussed at the end of each chapter and in a concluding chapter connect each theoretical framework to meaningful, real-world applications New photos and examples to make the book more accessible to readers who are studying theory for the first time
Contents
CHAPTER 1Criminological TheoryWhat 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 ParadigmsAdditional Ways to Classify Criminological TheoriesCriteria for Determining CausalityMeasures of CrimeThe Uniform Crime ReportThe National Crime Victimization SurveySelf-Report Studies of CrimeWhat Do the Measures of Crime Show Regarding the Distribution of Crime?The Baby-Boom EffectRegional and City Differences in Rates of CrimeRace/Ethnicity Rates of CrimePolicy ImplicationsCHAPTER 2: Pre-Classical and Classical Theories of CrimePre-Classical Perspectives of Crime and PunishmentThe Age of EnlightenmentThe Classical School of CriminologyThe NeoClassical School of CriminologyLoss of Dominance of Classical/Neoclassical TheoryPolicy Implications of Classical Deterrence TheoryCHAPTER 3: Modern Applications of the Classical Perspective: Deterrence, Rational Choice, and Routine Activities or Lifestyle Theories of CrimeRebirth of Deterrence Theory and Contemporary ResearchRational Choice TheoryRoutine Activities TheoryPolicy ImplicationsCHAPTER 4: Early Positive School Perspectives of CriminalityLombroso's Theory of Atavism and Born CriminalsThe IQ Testing EraBody Type Theory: Sheldon's Model of SomatotypingPolicy ImplicationsCHAPTER 5: Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal BehaviorNature Versus Nurture: Studies Examining the Influence of Genetics and EnvironmentCytogenetic Studies: The XYY FactorHormones and Neurotransmitters: Chemicals That Determine Criminal BehaviorBrain InjuriesCentral and Autonomic Nervous System ActivityBiosocial Approaches Toward Explaining Criminal BehaviorCHAPTER 6: Early Social Structure and Strain Theories of CrimeEarly Theories of Social Structure: Early to Mid-1800sStrain TheoriesPolicy ImplicationsCHAPTER 7: The Chicago School and Cultural and Subcultural Theories of CrimeThe School of Ecology and the Chicago School of CriminologyCultural and Subcultural Theories of CrimePolicy ImplicationsCHAPTER 8: Social Process and Learning Theories of CrimeLearning TheoriesControl TheoriesPolicy ImplicationsCHAPTER 9.: Social Reaction, Critical, and Feminist Models of CrimeLabeling/Social Reaction TheoryMarxist Theories of CrimeConflict Theories of CrimeFeminist Theories of CrimePolicy ImplicationsCHAPTER 10: Life-Course Perspectives of CriminalityDevelopmental TheoriesPolicy ImplicationsCHAPTER 11: Integrated Theoretical Models and New Perspectives of CrimeIntegrated TheoriesPolicy ImplicationsCHAPTER 12: Applying Criminological Theory to PolicyPolicy Applications Derived From the Classical School: Deterrence TheoryPolicy Applications Derived From Biosocial TheoriesPolicy Applications Derived From Social Structure TheoriesPolicy Applications Derived From Social Process TheoriesPolicy Applications Derived From Social Reaction and Conflict TheoriesPolicy Applications Derived From Integrated and Developmental TheoriesGlossary
