Current Controversies in Criminology (Paperback, 1st ed)

For courses in Introduction to Criminology, Criminological Theory, Deviance and Social Control, and Criminal Justice Policy in departments of sociology, criminology, and criminal justice.

This anthology contains a stimulating mix of scholarly articles in the field of criminology, covering 1) the causes of criminal behavior, 2) several new or controversial crimes, and 3) controversial crime fighting methods. It includes both classic works of criminological theory and up-to-date studies of various crimes and criminal justice responses. The text draws students into the critical evaluation of the causes of crime and the operations of agencies of control.