Criminological Theory: Past to Present: Essential Readings / Edition 6

by Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, Pamela Wilcox

Overview

Criminological Theory: Past to Present—Essential Readings is a comprehensive reader that exposes students to both classic and contemporary theories of crime. Editors Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and Pamela Wilcox provide accessible yet detailed introductions, preparing students for what they are about to read and placing each selection in context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780190639341
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/16/2017
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	704
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Francis T. Cullen is Distinguished Research Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati.

Robert Agnew is Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Sociology at Emory University.

Pamela Wilcox is Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION Understanding Criminological Theory: A Guide for Readers, Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and Pamela Wilcox

Editorial Reviews

"Cullen and Agnew's text is an outstanding introduction to the basic theoretical perspectives in criminology. Its strengths include comprehensive coverage of original theoretical contributions and the editors' highly readable and knowledgeable chapter introductions. It is an essential reference that belongs on the shelf of every working criminologist"—Richard Rosenfeld, University of Missouri at St. Louis

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