Adopting a unique and refreshing approach to criminological theory, this book focuses on the great debates in criminology from its inception to the present day and explores the turning points that have moved the field forward.
Adopting a unique and refreshing approach to criminological theory, this book focuses on the great debates in criminology from its inception to the present day and explores the turning points that have moved the field forward.
Chad Posick is Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology and Graduate Coordinator at Georgia Southern University. Michael Rocque is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Bates College and Senior Research Advisor at the Maine Department of Corrections.
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Preface Introduction - What is theory and why are there debates? 1. Debating among criminology's founders 2. Does crime originate from the person or the environment? Sociological vs. psychological perspectives 3. Is crime natural or do we learn it? Control theories and cultural deviance theories 4. Do we need to follow people over time? Criminal careers vs. criminal propensity theories 5. Who is right? Theory testing and construction in criminology 6. Beyond the "big three": Critical vs. traditional criminology 7. Is criminology/criminal justice a true discipline? Criminal justice criminology and their existence 8. What should we do about crime? Debates around policy issues in criminal justice 9. Are we still debating? Contemporary and emerging debates Conclusion: On debates past present and future
Preface Introduction - What is theory and why are there debates? 1. Debating among criminology's founders 2. Does crime originate from the person or the environment? Sociological vs. psychological perspectives 3. Is crime natural or do we learn it? Control theories and cultural deviance theories 4. Do we need to follow people over time? Criminal careers vs. criminal propensity theories 5. Who is right? Theory testing and construction in criminology 6. Beyond the "big three": Critical vs. traditional criminology 7. Is criminology/criminal justice a true discipline? Criminal justice criminology and their existence 8. What should we do about crime? Debates around policy issues in criminal justice 9. Are we still debating? Contemporary and emerging debates Conclusion: On debates past present and future
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