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Criminological Theory, First Edition

Authors
  • George E. Higgins
  • Catherine D. Marcum
Series / Aspen Criminal Justice Series
Description
Table of contents

Criminological Theory provides easy access to criminological theory through simplicity in writing, drawing the theories, and providing summary statements of the theory. The purpose of this book is to bring criminological theory to non-abstract thinker by presenting the theories in a manner that is easy to understand written in everyday language. 

Features:

  • Modern day examples and case studies are presented so students can understand the application of the theory.
  • Broad coverage, including deterrence and rational choice theory, biological and biosocial theories, psychological theories, social bonding and control theories, labeling theory, social structure theory, anomie and strain theories, conflict theories, feminist theory, and integrated theory.
  • The text can be used as a main text or supplement, and has a flexible approach useful for a wide range of courses.
  • An understandable and accessible structure, and helpful charts and figures, enhance the text.
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About the authors
George E. Higgins
University of Louisville

George E. Higgins received his Ph.D. in Criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2001. He was on the faculty in Criminal Justice at West Virginia State University. His research focuses on testing criminological theory and using advanced quantitative methods (e.g., structural equation modeling and Rasch models) to better understand crime and deviance (e.g., computer and cybercrimes and binge drinking) and racial and gender/sex disparities in criminal justice. Along with two graduate students, he was the recipient of the 2006 William L. Simon-Anderson Outstanding Paper Award for the Outstanding Faculty Paper at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences annual meeting in Baltimore, MD.

Catherine D. Marcum
Professor and Interim Associate Dean
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Catherine D. Marcum is the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and a Professor of Criminal Justice at Appalachian State University. She received a PhD in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008. Dr. Marcum’s areas of expertise include cyber-offending and victimization, correctional issues, and offender reentry and reintegration. She has written over 70 peer-reviewed articles, as well as authored or edited 25 books in these fields. Further, she is the current editor of the Journal of Criminal Justice Education.

Product Information
Edition
First Edition
Publication date
2016-01-15
Copyright Year
2016
Pages
224
Digital Product
9781454861386
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