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Criminological Theory Stephen G. Tibbetts

Criminological Theory By Stephen G. Tibbetts

Criminological Theory by Stephen G. Tibbetts

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Focusing on some of history's most renowned criminologists and their theories, this book also encourages readers to apply theory to contemporary debates by looking at policy implications brought about by theoretical perspectives.

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Criminological Theory: The Essentials by Stephen G. Tibbetts

Renowned author, Stephen G. Tibbetts, combines policy implications brought about by theoretical perspectives that have developed from recent critical work with practical applications to compel the reader to apply theories to the contemporary social milieu. The Second Edition includes new citations and references regarding empirical studies that have examined the validity of various theoretical models and propositions in recent years.

New to this edition:

  • Increased coverage of new, cutting-edge perspectives on biosocial and psychosocial theories demonstrates the dynamic nature of criminological theory more discussion is given to recently embraced theories such as the developmental/life course and feminist perspectives on criminality
  • Expanded coverage of policy implications discussed at the end of each chapter and in a concluding chapter connect each theoretical framework to meaningful, real-world applications
  • New photos and examples to make the book more accessible to readers who are studying theory for the first time

About Stephen G. Tibbetts

Stephen G. Tibbetts, currently a Professor at California State University, San Bernardino, has been pursuing an understanding of criminal offending for over the past two decades. He has attempted to discover the extent to which individuals' inherent dispositions and attitudinal traits contribute to their offending decisions, especially in relation to other factors, such as demographic, developmental, and situational factors. Dr. Tibbetts' research has included work on the differences between men and women in their decisions to commit deviant behavior, as well as their perceptions of risk and consequences of getting caught. His additional research interests include the effects of perinatal disorders as an influence in future criminality, the etiology of white-collar crime, and gang intervention. Dr. Tibbetts has published nine books and more than 50 scholarly papers examining various issues in criminology. He received the 2011 Outstanding Professor Award at CSU, San Bernardino. He previously worked extensively as an Officer of the Court in providing recommendations for dispositions of numerous juvenile court cases from 1997 to 2008.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Introduction to the Book: An Overview of Issues in Criminological Theory What Is Criminology, and How Does It Differ From Other Examinations of Crime? What Is Theory? What Is Crime? How Are Criminological Theories Classified? The Major Theoretical Paradigms Additional Ways to Classify Criminological Theories Criteria for Determining Causality Measures of Crime The Uniform Crime Report The National Crime Victimization Survey Self-Report Studies of Crime What Do the Measures of Crime Show Regarding the Distribution of Crime? The Baby-Boom Effect Regional and City Differences in Rates of Crime Race/Ethnicity Rates of Crime Policy Implications CHAPTER 2: Pre-Classical and Classical Theories of Crime Pre-Classical Perspectives of Crime and Punishment The Age of Enlightenment The Classical School of Criminology The NeoClassical School of Criminology Loss of Dominance of Classical/Neoclassical Theory Policy Implications of Classical Deterrence Theory CHAPTER 3: Modern Applications of the Classical Perspective: Deterrence, Rational Choice, and Routine Activities or Lifestyle Theories of Crime Rebirth of Deterrence Theory and Contemporary Research Rational Choice Theory Routine Activities Theory Policy Implications CHAPTER 4: Early Positive School Perspectives of Criminality Lombroso's Theory of Atavism and Born Criminals The IQ Testing Era Body Type Theory: Sheldon's Model of Somatotyping Policy Implications CHAPTER 5: Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior Nature Versus Nurture: Studies Examining the Influence of Genetics and Environment Cytogenetic Studies: The XYY Factor Hormones and Neurotransmitters: Chemicals That Determine Criminal Behavior Brain Injuries Central and Autonomic Nervous System Activity Biosocial Approaches Toward Explaining Criminal Behavior CHAPTER 6: Early Social Structure and Strain Theories of Crime Early Theories of Social Structure: Early to Mid-1800s Strain Theories Policy Implications CHAPTER 7: The Chicago School and Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime The School of Ecology and the Chicago School of Criminology Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime Policy Implications CHAPTER 8: Social Process and Learning Theories of Crime Learning Theories Control Theories Policy Implications CHAPTER 9.: Social Reaction, Critical, and Feminist Models of Crime Labeling/Social Reaction Theory Marxist Theories of Crime Conflict Theories of Crime Feminist Theories of Crime Policy Implications CHAPTER 10: Life-Course Perspectives of Criminality Developmental Theories Policy Implications CHAPTER 11: Integrated Theoretical Models and New Perspectives of Crime Integrated Theories Policy Implications CHAPTER 12: Applying Criminological Theory to Policy Policy Applications Derived From the Classical School: Deterrence Theory Policy Applications Derived From Biosocial Theories Policy Applications Derived From Social Structure Theories Policy Applications Derived From Social Process Theories Policy Applications Derived From Social Reaction and Conflict Theories Policy Applications Derived From Integrated and Developmental Theories Glossary

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CIN1483359522G
9781483359526
1483359522
Criminological Theory: The Essentials by Stephen G. Tibbetts
Stephen G. Tibbetts
Used - Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
20141127
280
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