Criminology |
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| Author:
| Jones, Stephen |
| ISBN: | 978-0-406-93245-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2005 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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Jones: Criminology provides a thorough yet succinct discussion of the distribution and causation of crime. Throughout the text, the author draws on a wide range of research in order to consider both sociological and psychological explanations of criminal behaviour, aiming to ask the right questions rather than provide a definitive set of answers. The book follows an historical path through the development of the main criminological theories and is fully referenced, guiding the reader...
More DescriptionJones: Criminology provides a thorough yet succinct discussion of the distribution and causation of crime. Throughout the text, the author draws on a wide range of research in order to consider both sociological and psychological explanations of criminal behaviour, aiming to ask the right questions rather than provide a definitive set of answers. The book follows an historical path through the development of the main criminological theories and is fully referenced, guiding the reader to further, more in-depth study of any particular aspect.