Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application

By Christine S. SellersRonald L. AkersWesley G Jennings, et al.

Book Overview

In Criminological Theories, the noted criminologist Ronald Akers provides thorough description, discussion, and appraisal of the leading theories of crime/delinquent behavior and law/criminal justice - the origin and history of each theory and its contemporary developments and adherents. Akers offers a clear explanation of each theory (the central concepts and hypotheses of each theory as well as critical criteria for evaluating each theory in terms of its empirical validity). Researchers and librarians, as well as general readers, will find this book a very useful tool and will applaud its clear and understandable exposition of abstract concepts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1891487388
• ISBN13: 9781891487385
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Roxbury Publishing Company
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Highly recommended.

This book is extremely good at explaining all the theories of criminology in a practical and applicable manner. I highly recommend it and purchased a second copy for my office. I use it as a reference very regularly.

a book for all criminology enthusiasts

Criminological theories is a well written book on theories, evaluations, and applications. The chapter I found most interesting was on Deterrence of Criminal Behavior. The delivery time on this book was exceptional. I would order from this company again.