Fifty Key Thinkers in Criminology

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Synopsis

Fifty Key Thinkers in Criminology brings the history of criminological thought alive through a collection of fascinating life stories. The book covers a range of historical and contemporary thinkers from around the world, offering a stimulating combination of biographical fact with historical and cultural context. A rich mix of life-and-times detail and theoretical reflection is designed to generate further discussion on some of the key contributions that have shaped the field of criminology. Featured profiles include:

Cesare Beccaria
Nils Christie
Albert Cohen
Carol Smart
W. E. B. DuBois
John Braithwaite.
Fifty Key Thinkers in Criminology is an accessible and informative guide that includes helpful cross-referencing and suggestions for further reading. It is of value to all students of criminology and of interest to those in related disciplines, such as sociology and criminal justice.

Book details

Author:
Keith Hayward, Shadd Maruna and Jayne Mooney
ISBN:
9781135265380
Related ISBNs:
9780203865033, 9780415429108, 9780415429115
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
352
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2021-01-17
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2010
Copyright by:
Keith Hayward, Shadd Maruna and Jayne Mooney 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies