Criminological Theories: Traditional and Non-Traditional Voices and Themes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780803958517)

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 L. Moyer, Moyer
ISBN-10: 080395851X
ISBN-13: 9780803958517
Publisher: Sage Publications
Language: English
Published: 07/26/2001
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 10.42h x 7.30w x 1.11d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2002 pg. 1327