Criminology

Theory and Concept

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Author:

Tierney, John

ISBN:

978-0-13-380155-2

Publication Date:

Sep 1996

Publisher:

Prentice Hall PTR

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

USD $30.00

Book Description:

An introduction to criminological theory and to the scope of criminology as an academic discipline. Criminolgical theory is presented within wider social and political contexts, charting the corresponding development of the academic discipline in a chronolgical framework.

Book Details

Pages:	336
Detailed Subjects:	Social Science / Criminology True Crime / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	6.006 x 9.126 x 0.702 Inches
Book Weight:	1.148 Pounds

Author Biography

Tierney, John (Author)

John Tierney is a journalist and author. He writes a science column, Findings, and the TierneyLab blog for the New York Times.

In collaboration with novelist Christopher Buckley, Tierney co-wrote the comic novel, God Is My Broker. He also wrote The Best-Case Scenario Handbook, a parody of the popular Worst-Case Scenario Handbook series. Tierney also co-wrote the book Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength with psychologist Roy F. Baumeister.

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