The handbook of criminological theory /
"Provides up-to-date, in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology, from classic deterrence theory and social disorganization to modern labeling theory and integrated theory"--
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2016.
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| Series: | Wiley handbooks in criminology and criminal justice.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Notes on Contributors; Chapter 1 Introduction: Theory and Contemporary Criminology; Theoretical Science; Theory Within Other Philosophies of the Enterprise; Problem-solving criminology; Verstehen analysis; Descriptive criminology; Critical work; Nihilistic thinking; Amelioration; Summary; References; Chapter 2 Correlates of Crime; Introduction; Sex; Age; Race; Temperament; Personality; Self-Control/Self-Regulation; Family/Parenting Factors; References
- Further ReadingsChapter 3 Theory Testing In Criminology; Guidelines for Testing Criminological Theories; 1. Learn some skills; 2. Become familiar with the datasets used in the field; 3. Know the literature; 4. Ask a good question; 5. Get the right data; 6. Answer empirically the question you asked; 7. Rule out methodological artifacts; 8. Understand the implications of your work; 9. Seek advice and listen to it; 10. Select the right journal; 11. Expect to make revisions; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Deterrence
- IntroductionEffect of Sanction Threat Perceptions on Crime; Deterrence and the Police; Size of police force and resources; Policing strategies; Deterrence and Imprisonment; Imprisonment and reoffending; Adult waiver; Conclusions; Notes; References; Chapter 5 Contemporary Biosocial Criminology: A Systematic Review of the Literature, 2000�2012; What is Biosocial Criminology?; Evolutionary criminology; Biological criminology; Behavior genetics; Molecular genetics; Neurocriminology; The current focus
- Literature Search Process and Inclusion CriteriaFindings; Evolutionary criminology findings; Biological criminology findings; Behavior genetic findings; Molecular genetic findings; Discussion; Notes; References; Chapter 6 A Developmental Perspective on Adolescent Risk-Taking and Criminal Behavior; Introduction; Is Adolescent Crime Normal?; The age�crime curve; Why do adolescents engage in crime?; Activation of the socio-emotional system; Activation of the cognitive control system; Adolescent desistance from crime
- Should Adolescents be Treated Differently for Their Crimes?Are juvenile offenders as culpable as adult offenders?; How does the system treat juvenile offenders?; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7 Social Disorganization Theory�s Greatest Challenge: Linking Structural Characteristics to Crime in Socially Disorganized Communities; Social Disorganization Theory; Social Disorganization Theory�s Greatest Challenge; Promising Theoretical Developments; Collective efficacy; Social capital; Social ties and neighborhood networks; Conclusion