Criminological Theory in Context

Name: Criminological Theory in Context
Brand: Sage Publications Ltd
SKU: 9781446269862
Price: 119.69 EUR
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English

By (author): John Martyn Chamberlain

This book provides a lively, concise and definitive introduction to the study of the causes of crime. Authoritative yet accessible, it offers a guide to the historical development of criminology as an academic discipline and in doing so:

presents an overview of a range of different theories of crime, including classical, biological, psychological and sociological approaches
analyses the strengths and weaknesses of each theory discussed
provides chapter overview boxes and key summary points
helps you to take your studies further with self-study tasks and suggestions for further reading.

In covering key theoretical positions and placing them in their historical context, Criminological Theory in Context is perfect for students taking introductory courses in criminological theory.

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Weight: 520g
Dimensions: 170 x 242mm
Publication Date: 19 Jan 2015
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781446269862

About John Martyn Chamberlain

Dr John Martyn Chamberlain is a Medical Criminologist at Southampton University. His academic background covers criminology law bioethics and medical sociology. His primary research interests include the study of medical malpractice negligence and criminality as well as the role played by specialist forms of medical and health-care expertise in the identification and governance of troublesome social groups including the unwell the deviant and the criminally insane. Drawing on this background he has written widely on medical-legal developments in the regulation and discipline of doctors as well as contemporary developments in criminological theory and research publishing two well-received introductory textbooks Understanding Criminological Research (Sage 2012) and Criminological Theory in Context (Sage 2015).