Key perspectives in criminology [electronic resource] / John Tierney.

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Author/Creator:

Tierney, John J. (John Joseph), 1940-

Publication:

Maidenhead : Open University Press, c2009.

Format/Description:

Book
1 online resource (182 p.)

Subjects:

Criminology.
Criminology -- Terminology.

Form/Genre:

Electronic books.

Summary:

Presents an outline of major perspectives and traditions that are found in criminology. This book includes such topics as Anomie theory; Classical criminology; Critical criminology; Labeling theory; Positivism; Post-modernism; and, Subcultural theory. It is suitable for those in the field of criminology.

Contents:

Front Cover Page; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents Page; Introduction; 1 Abolitionism; 2 Administrative Criminology; 3 Anomie Theory; 4 Chicago School; 5 Classical Criminology; 6 Control Theory; 7 Critical Criminology; 8 Cultural Criminology; 9 Feminism; 10 Labelling Theory; 11 Left Realism; 12 Masculinities; 13 Positivism; 14 Post-modernism; 15 Right Realism; 16 Subcultural Theory; References; Index; End Cover Page

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780335240600
1-282-38264-0
9786612382642
0-335-24058-5

OCLC:

609854946

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