Integration of disciplines, theories and research orientations has assumed a central role in criminological discourse yet it remains difficult to identify any c

Presenting a clear, comprehensive review of theoretical thinking on crime, this book encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of classic and contem

Defining Crime explores the limitations of the legal definition of crime, how that politically based definition has shaped criminological research, and why crim

Social learning theory has been called the dominant theory of crime and delinquency in the United States, yet it is often misrepresented. This latest volume in

There are more than 20 theories that explain crime. Each theory has weaknesses, and no scholar knows which theory is best. To remedy this unsatisfactory situati