Criminological Theory Context and Consequences
Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences by J. Robert Lilly, published by SAGE Publications on November 5, 2014, is a comprehensive text that explores the analysis of crime through various theoretical lenses. This sixth edition, consisting of 568 pages, provides an accessible overview that moves beyond basic understandings of crime, emphasizing the critical role of theory in shaping crime control policies.
Readers will find a thorough examination of both traditional and contemporary criminological theories set within broader sociological and historical contexts. The text includes updated discussions on the empirical status of major theories and their implications for crime control policies, making it a valuable resource for those interested in social science and criminology.
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Offering a rich introduction to how scholars analyze crime, Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences moves readers beyond a commonsense knowledge of crime to a deeper understanding of the importance of theory in shaping crime control policies. The Sixth Edition of the authors’ clear, accessible, and thoroughly revised text covers traditional and contemporary theory within a larger sociological and historical context. J. Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball include new sources that assess the empirical status of the major theories, as well as updated coverage of crime control policies and their connection to criminological theory.
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