Criminological Theories: Traditional and Non-Traditional Voices and Themes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780803958500)

This comprehensive textbook not only offers a detailed presentation of theoretical perspectives and theorists, but also includes a history of the social environment for each theoretical perspective and biographies of the various theorists. Unlike other comparable criminology texts, Imogene L. Moyer includes discussions of the levels of analysis and the assumptions of the theorists regarding society and people. In addition to covering the traditional theories, the book features currently developing feminist and peacemaking theories, as well as theories from people of color. Exerts from the original sources are frequently incorporated into the chapters.

The text features flow charts, photographs, inset biographical sketches, and disc

Author: Imogene Moyer
ISBN-10: 0803958501
ISBN-13: 9780803958500
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Language: English
Published: 08/03/2001
Pages: 392
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.96h x 7.20w x 1.02d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2002 pg. 1327
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2001 pg. 144