Theories of Crime

<p>Presenting a clear, comprehensive review of theoretical thinking on crime, this book encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of classic and contemporary theories and provides an interdisciplinary approach to criminology through the contributions of sociology, psychology and biology. A key text for any undergraduate student following programmes in criminology and criminal justice, <em>Theories of Crime</em> covers topics such as:</p><p></p><ul><li>the historical context of crime </li><li>biological explanations for criminal behaviour </li><li>psychological explanations for criminal behaviour </li><li>sociological explanations for the criminal behaviour </li><li>the criminal behaviour of women </li><li>the criminal behaviour of ethnic minorities.</li></ul><p></p><p>By adopting an interactive approach to encourage students to react to the text and think for themselves, this book distinguishes itself from others in the field and ensures its place as a valuable teaching resource. The student-centred nature of the book is further enhanced by reflective question breaks throughout the text, chapter summaries, suggested further reading and web sites.</p>