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Criminological Theories
Traditional and Non-Traditional Voices and Themes
- Imogene Moyer - Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Department of Criminology, USA
Other Titles in:
Criminology & Criminal Justice (General)
Criminology & Criminal Justice (General)
September 2001 | 392 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
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 discussion questions at the end of chapters. Both author and subject indices are included. The book is directed to upper division undergraduate and graduate students in criminology and sociology courses on criminological theories of deviance.
1. The Expansion of Criminological Theory
2. The Classical School
3. The Positivist School
4. The Functionalist Perspective
5. The Chicago School
Ayn Embar-Seddon
6. The Control Theorists
Cavit Cooley
7. The Interactionist School
8. Conflict/Radical Marxist Theories
9. Feminist Criminology
10. Peacemaking in Criminology
Some good theories. Easy to read for students.
Law, Oldham College
October 4, 2022
An interesting book which is recommended on the reading list. Useful for students.
Educational Psychology, Derby College
March 19, 2021
Writing wasn't very engaging
Criminal Justice Dept, New Mexico State University - Las Cruces
January 17, 2013
