Criminological Theories: Introduction and Evaluation

by Ronald L. Akers

In Criminological Theories, the noted criminologist Ronald Akers provides thorough description, discussion, and appraisal of the leading theories of crime/delinquent behavior and law/criminal justice—the origin and history of each theory and its contemporary developments and adherents.

Akers offers a clear explanation of each theory (the central concepts and hypotheses of each theory as well as critical criteria for evaluating each theory in terms of its empirical validity).

Researchers and librarians, as well as general readers, will find this book a very useful tool and will applaud its clear and understandable exposition of abstract concepts.

Genres: Nonfiction

271 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

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Ronald Louis Akers was an American criminologist and professor emeritus of criminology and law at the University of Florida's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.