Criminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application [Paperback]

InCriminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Eighth Edition, Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings provide a concise but thorough review and appraisal of the leading theories of crime and criminal justice. Based on the widespread success of the first seven editions, this landmark book keeps current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories. Each chapter has been updated and substantially revised in light of recent research and important changes in the theories. More extensive revision and updating have been done on biological and biosocial, psychological, social disorganization, and conflict theories.InCriminological Theories: Introduction, Evaluation, and Application, Eighth Edition, Ronald L. Akers, Christine S. Sellers, and Wesley G. Jennings provide a concise but thorough review and appraisal of the leading theories of crime and criminal justice. Based on the widespread success of the first seven editions, this landmark book keeps current with changes in the development, testing, integration, and application of important criminological theories. Each chapter has been updated and substantially revised in light of recent research and important changes in the theories. More extensive revisions and updating have been done on biological and biosocial, psychological, social disorganization, and conflict theories.1. Introduction to Criminological Theory2. Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories3. Biological and Biosocial Theories4. Psychological Theories5. Social Learning Theory6. Social Bonding and Control Theories7. Labeling and Reintegrative Shaming Theory8. Social Disorganization Theory9. Anomie and Strain Theories10. Conflict Theory11. Marxist Theories12. Radical and Critical Theories13. Feminist Theories14. Developmental and Life-Course Theories15. Integrating Criminological TheoriesReferencesAuthor IndexSubject IndexRonald ló!