Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences

Offering a rich introduction to how scholars analyze crime, Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences by Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball moves readers beyond a commonsense knowledge of crime to a deeper understanding of the importance of theory in shaping crime control policies. The Eighth Edition of this clear, accessible, and thoroughly revised text covers traditional and contemporary theory within a larger sociological and historical context. The latest edition...