Crime and Criminality : : Causes and Consequences /

Crime and Criminality : : Causes and Consequences / / Mark L. Dantzker, Ronald D. Hunter.

This concise but thorough introductory textbook bridges the gap between theory and the real world of crime and criminal justice. In clear, accessible prose, the authors discuss the full gamut of  issues and concepts typically covered on the introductory course syllabus. Building on the basics covere...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Lynne Rienner Press Complete eBook-Package 2013-2000
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Hunter, Ronald D.,
Dantzker, Mark L.,
Place / Publishing House:Boulder : : Lynne Rienner Publishers, , [2022]
©2012
Year of Publication:2022
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (277 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Tables and Figures
  • Preface
  • 1 The Nature of Crime and Justice
  • 2 The Problem of Crime
  • 3 The Study of Crime
  • 4 Deterrence and Opportunity Theories
  • 5 Biological and Biosocial Theories
  • 6 Psychological and Psychosocial Theories
  • 7 Social Structure Theories
  • 8 Social Interaction Theories
  • 9 Social Conflict Theories
  • 10 Integrated and Holistic Theories
  • 11 Victimization Theories
  • 12 Dealing with Lawbreakers
  • 13 Dealing with Victims
  • 14 Dealing with the Law Abiding
  • 15 Theory in Practice
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Index
  • About the Book

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