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Criminological Theory is an examination of the major theoretical perspectives in criminology today. Werner J. Einstadter and Stuart Henry lay bare various theorists' ideas about human nature, social structure, social order, concepts of law, crime and criminals, the logic of crime causation, and the policies and practices that follow from these premises. Material is presented and organized around these analytic and critical dimensions throughout the text.
Criminological Theory provides students with a clear overview of the subject that enables informed comparisons among diverse concepts. Abstract concepts are explained clearly to maximize the significance of each theoretical framework. The authors cover the major literature in an engaging, comprehensive, and accessible way, allowing students to develop a critical understanding of foundational and contemporary ideas in Criminology.
Werner Einstadter
Professor Emeritus Werner Einstadter is in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology at Eastern Michigan University. Together with Professor Stuart Henry, he has authored numerous books on crime and deviance, including Criminological Theory: An Analysis of Its Underlying Assumptions.
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