Criminological Theory in Context
Criminological Theory in Context
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Summary
Presenting students with an easy-to-manage introduction to the area, this new text covers all theories that students will encounter on their course focussing on the context of the historical development of criminology as an academic discipline
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Criminological Theory in Context by 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.
This book makes the task of studying criminological theory a little less daunting…it would be a great companion for your degree
-- Shereen Baz
This book would have been very useful as it is very simple to understand and breaks down the theories in an order which is straightforward to understandA number of criminological theory books are difficult to understand, however this book is simple and reads well…I would really recommend this to current students -- Davina Patel
A clear and thought provoking read. The author has summarised detailed historical and burgeoning literature into a book that is well structured and written, allowing criminology students to become excited over theory and to question taken for granted assumptions in the field.
-- Dr Ruth McAlister
-- Shereen Baz
This book would have been very useful as it is very simple to understand and breaks down the theories in an order which is straightforward to understandA number of criminological theory books are difficult to understand, however this book is simple and reads well…I would really recommend this to current students -- Davina Patel
A clear and thought provoking read. The author has summarised detailed historical and burgeoning literature into a book that is well structured and written, allowing criminology students to become excited over theory and to question taken for granted assumptions in the field.
-- Dr Ruth McAlister
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).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781446269879 |
| ISBN 10 | 1446269876 |
| Title | Criminological Theory in Context |
| Author | John Martyn Chamberlain |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-01-19 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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