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Vold's Theoretical Criminology Hardcover – 2 December 2015

by Bernard (Author), Snipes (Author), Gerould (Author),
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Edition: 7th
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Vold's Theoretical Criminology, first published in 1958, is a true classic in the field. It is almost universally known by scholars in the discipline; many used it during their own educations. The book takes a largely historical approach to the subject of criminological theory, presenting the theories in the rough order in which they gained prominence and providing some historical context. The book concludes with a chapter on evaluating and testing theories and their policy implications.The seventh edition will expand coverage of contemporary theories, including biosocial, cultural, and peacemaking criminology. The authors will also tie the theories more closely to policy and practice by including more real-life examples and discussions of policy implications throughout.NEW TO THIS EDITIONIncludes a new chapter on theory in context.New section on crime in public housing.New section on the "warrior" gene.New section on operation ceasefire.New section on Integrated Systems Theory.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0199964157
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0199964154
  3. Edition
    7th
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press USA
  5. Publication date
    2 December 2015
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    16.51 x 2.54 x 24.13 cm
  8. Print length
    400 pages
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"Vold's Theoretical Criminology is the classic text on criminological theory, providing an exceptional overview of the development of crime theories and a comprehensive examination of every major theory, including the many theories developed in recent years. This is an excellent text for any course on criminological theory."--Robert Agnew, Emory University"This text takes a comprehensive and up-to-date approach to both summarizing and analyzing the state of theoretical paradigms in criminology. In doing so, it places each paradigm in history, providing both the context for the theories' development and the implications of those theories on policy and on individuals. It also effectively incorporates issues of race, class, and gender into the theoretical discussions."--Dina Perrone, California State University at Long Beach"When teaching criminology, I seek to provide sophisticated accounts of a wide range of theoretical perspectives coupled with a selection of the best empirical research on the key issues important to the field. Over the years, I continue to find that Vold's Theoretical Criminology is the book that best fits my teaching goals. It is an excellent teaching tool and its breadth and depth of coverage is unparalleled."--John H. Laub, University of Maryland, College Park

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"Vold's Theoretical Criminology is the classic text on criminological theory, providing an exceptional overview of the development of crime theories and a comprehensive examination of every major theory, including the many theories developed in recent years. This is an excellent text for any course on criminological theory."--Robert Agnew, Emory University"This text takes a comprehensive and up-to-date approach to both summarizing and analyzing the state of theoretical paradigms in criminology. In doing so, it places each paradigm in history, providing both the context for the theories' development and the implications of those theories on policy and on individuals. It also effectively incorporates issues of race, class, and gender into the theoretical discussions."--Dina Perrone, California State University at Long Beach"When teaching criminology, I seek to provide sophisticated accounts of a wide range of theoretical perspectives coupled with a selection of the best empirical research on the key issues important to the field. Over the years, I continue to find that Vold's Theoretical Criminology is the book that best fits my teaching goals. It is an excellent teaching tool and its breadth and depth of coverage is unparalleled."--John H. Laub, University of Maryland, College Park

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press USA; 7th edition (2 December 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199964157
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199964154
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.51 x 2.54 x 24.13 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Not my favorite! But necessary for a criminology theory class!
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This textbook provides valuable knowledge and insight! Using it for a Master’s course, and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in criminology!
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This is an excellent concise book on theoretical criminology.
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