Criminological theory : an analysis of its underlying assumptions / Werner Einstadter, Stuart Henry.

This book is intended as an analytical overview of criminological theory. It is designed to give upper-level students a clear understanding of the underlying assumptions of criminological thought by examining the ideas of its various theories on human nature, societal structure, criminal law, crimin...

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Main Author: Einstadter, Werner J.
Other Authors: Henry, Stuart, 1949-
Language:English
Published: Fort Worth : Harcourt Brace College Publishers, [1995], ©1995.
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Physical Description:ix, 358 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Format: Book

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