Criminology : theory, research, and policy / Vito, Gennaro F.

Criminology : theory, research, and policy / Vito, Gennaro F.

Deviance + crime : theory, research, and policy / DeKeseredy, Walter S., 1959-

-- ‘Theory’, and its Uses -- Criminological Theory: the Causes of Crime -- Doing Criminological Research

"Building on previous editions, this book presents the latest research and theoretical developments

cutting-edge seminal research, up-to-the-minute policy, hundreds of new references, and new material on

-- Examines 10 years of research findings based on the adolescent-limited/life-course persistent developmental

classical and deterrence research -- 4. Early positivism : biological theories of crime -- 5. Modern

the very latest theory and research. It spans 15 substantive areas, including criminal law, courts

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Research methods in criminology -- General

Criminology -- Research.

-- 13.A criminological research agenda for the next millennium / David P. Farrington -- 14.The

-- Social context and theory -- Theory, research, and policy -- Summary -- Critical thinking questions

activities. It also incorporates current examples of deterrence research regarding domestic violence, drunk

Cultural Theories: Transcending tradition: new directions in community research, Chicago style, Robert J

crime and justice--Pt. 4 Measurement and research in criminology--Pt. 5 Types of crime--Pt. 6

comprehensive update of policy and research throughout." "Understanding Criminology is key reading for students

. Relevant empirical research is reviewed and assessed, and research issues related to theory testing are