This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to criminological theory for students taking courses in criminology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Building on previous editions and the previous companion text, this book presents the latest research and theoretical developments in a socio-political context.
All major theoretical perspectives are considered, including:
- classical criminology,
- biological and psychological positivism,
- labelling theories,
- feminist criminology,
- critical criminology and left realism,
- situation action theories
- desistance theories,
- social control theories,
- the risk society, postmodern condition and terrorism.
The new edition has been updated and revised over seven parts to include full chapters on key topics, such as: Bourdieau and criminology, narrative criminology, cultural victimology, southern theory and criminology, green and species crimino
