Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences

Offering a rich introduction to how scholars analyze crime, Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences by Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball moves readers beyond a commonsense knowledge of crime to a deeper understanding of the importance of theory in shaping crime control policies. The Eighth Edition of this clear, accessible, and thoroughly revised text covers traditional and contemporary theory within a larger sociological and historical context. The latest edition includes new sources that assess the empirical status of the major theories, a new chapter on Black Criminology, and expanded coverage of important perspectives, such as the explanation of white-collar crime and the relationship of immigration and crime.

Author: J. Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, Richard A. Ball
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Published: 04/04/2024
Pages: 744
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.70w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781071816417
8th Edition