Criminological Theory Context and Consequences
Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences by J. Robert Lilly is a comprehensive text published by SAGE Publications on November 29, 2018. This seventh edition spans 592 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an updated perspective on the analysis of crime. The book aims to deepen understanding of how criminological theories influence crime control policies, moving beyond basic knowledge to explore the significance of theoretical frameworks.
Readers will find a thorough examination of both traditional and contemporary criminological theories within a broader sociological and historical context. The text includes new sources that evaluate the empirical status of major theories, alongside updated discussions on crime control policies and their relationship to criminological theory. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in the social science aspects of criminology, providing insights into the complexities of crime analysis and policy development.
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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 Seventh Edition of the authors’ clear, accessible, and thoroughly revised text covers traditional and contemporary theory within a larger sociological and historical context. It includes 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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