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Excerpts from criminologists' writings on recent sociological, biological, and psychological theories of crime are collected in this reader for a course in criminology. Eighteen selections each cover a particular theory, and are written by the individuals who developed the theories or who have spent their careers testing and refining them. Each selection is preceded by an introduction to the theory, briefly outlining the theory's strengths and weaknesses, and followed by a set of discussion questions. The reader can be used as a supplement to any primary text. Renzetti is affiliated with St. Joseph's University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Designed as a stand-alone or for use with Curran & Renzetti'sTheories of Crime, 2/e (Allyn & Bacon, © 2001), this reader contains excerpts from criminologists' writings on many of the most recent sociological, biological, and psychological theories of crime.Editors Renzetti, Curran, and Carr have compiled one of the most thorough books on the market in terms of presenting diverse theoretical perspectives. They offer introductions to each theory, briefly outlining the theory's strengths and weaknesses, and provide a set of discussion questions at the end of each theory. Excerpted readings were chosen for their accessibility to all students.
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