Vold's Theoretical Criminology

by Jeffrey B. Snipes, Dr. Jeffrey Snipes PHD, Rick Trinkner

Criminology is a booming discipline, yet one which can appear divided and fractious. In this rich and diverse collection of 34 essays, some of the worlds leading criminologists respond to a series of questions designed to investigate the state, impact and future challenges of the What is criminology for? What is the impact of criminology? How should criminology be done? What are the key issues and debates in criminology today? What challenges does the discipline of criminology face? How has criminology as a discipline changed over the last few decades?The resulting essays identify a series of intellectual, methodological and ideological borders. Borders, in criminology as elsewhere, are policed, yet they are also frequently transgressed; criminologists can and do move across them to plunder, admire, or learn from other regions.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology

488 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[Kat]

My favorite criminological theory is phrenology <3

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview of criminological theories and how each developed over time.