The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Theory

Availability :
In Stock
₹ 2,424.00 M.R.P.:₹ 3030 You Save: ₹606.00  (20.00% OFF)
  (Inclusive of all taxes)
₹ 0.00 Delivery charge
Author: Eugene McLaughlin
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN-13: 9781446270530
Publishing year: 2013-03-01
No of pages: 552 pages
Weight: 970 grm
Language: English
Book binding: Paperback

Qty :

no information available

The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Theory recenters theory in the boldest, most thought-provoking form possible within the criminological enterprise. Written by a team of internationally respected specialists, it provides readers with a clear overview of criminological theory, enabling them to reflect critically upon the variety of theoretical positions - traditional, emergent and desirable - that are constitutive of the discipline at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Each chapter has been specially commissioned to include the following:A brief historical overview of the theoretical perspective Core ideas and key associated conceptsA critical review of the contemporary status of the perspectiveReflections on future developmentsIn addition, the Handbook features a substantive introduction by the editors, providing a review of the development of criminological theory, the state of contemporary criminological theory and emergent issues and debates. The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Theory is an indispensable international resource for libraries and scholars of all levels studying the rapidly developing, interdisciplinary field of criminology.