Crime and Criminology - 5th. Edition by White, Haines, and Asquith

This is a second-hand copy of the book Crime and Criminology - 5th. Edition by Rob White, Fiona Haines, and Nicole Asquith. 

Condition: This is a used book in very good condition.

Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2015
ISBN: 9780195518306
Format: Softback
Pages: 333
Condition: Used (Very Good)

Crime and Criminology 5th. edition analyses the causes of crime while exploring the major theories and perspectives that attempt to explain criminal behaviour in our society.

The fifth edition of this very popular book provides an accessible and engaging introduction to all the major theories and approaches to crime, including classical theory, biological and psychological positivism, strain theory, labeling, Marxism, feminism, new right, left realism, republicanism, and
critical theory. It encourages students to debate, compare, and question different perspectives and theories of criminology.

Highlights of this edition:

Incorporates discussion of new trends in criminological theory

The New 'From Theory to Practice' feature offers readers an opportunity to see theory in action and evaluate the ways in which these theories are employed by criminologists in their analysis of contemporary criminological issues.

Comprehensively revised and updated throughout.