: Reviews from Amazon note the text is very detailed and thorough, though it lacks heavy visual elements like graphs or pictures.
: Feminist perspectives by Meda Chesney-Lind and social disorganization by Ralph Taylor. Explaining Criminals and Crime: Essays in Conte...
: Prioritizes clear and concise language to reduce the "theory-anxiety" often felt by new students. : Reviews from Amazon note the text is
: Robert Agnew (General Strain) and Ronald Akers (Social Learning). Explaining Criminals and Crime: Essays in Conte...
: Spans a wide array of contemporary perspectives, including biological, strain, social control, social learning, radical/feminist, and rational choice theories.
: Includes bibliographical references for further research, though some readers have noted the absence of a glossary. Core Theoretical Perspectives Included
The collection categorizes major theories to help students understand the "why" behind criminal behavior: