The Essential Criminology Reader

An impressive collection of original essays on current criminological theory - a perfect companion to Lanier and Henry's Essential Criminology, Second Edition, textbook Written to accompany Lanier and Henry's best-selling Essential Criminology textbook, this up-to-date new reader is perfect for stud [...]
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An impressive collection of original essays on current criminological theory - a perfect companion to Lanier and Henry's Essential Criminology, Second Edition, textbook Written to accompany Lanier and Henry's best-selling Essential Criminology textbook, this up-to-date new reader is perfect for students of introductory criminology and criminological theory. The Essential Criminology Reader contains 36 original articles on current developments in criminological theory. Commissioned specifically for The Reader, the essays were written by some of the most prominent scholars in their fields, and each contribution complements one of 12 different theoretical perspectives covered in chapters from Essential Criminology. Each article in The Reader features: A brief summary of the ways the authors theory has been misinterpreted/distorted. Criticisms by others of their theory and how the author has responded. A summary of the balance of the empirical findings. The latest developments in their theoretical position. Policy implications/practice of their theory The articles are clear and concise, avoiding unnecessary jargon, and making this book a must-have for all students of criminology.