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Criminological Theory: The Essentials

Second Edition

by Stephen G. Tibbetts

Student Resources

Section I. Introduction to the Book: An Overview of Issues in Criminological Theory
Section II. Pre-classical and Classical Theories of Crime
Section III. Modern Applications of the Classical Perspective: Deterrence, Rational Choice, and Routine Activities or Lifestyle Theories of Crime
Section IV. Early Positive School Perspectives of Criminality
Section V. Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior
Section VI. Early Social Structure and Strain Theories of Crime
Section VII. The Chicago School and Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime
Section VIII. Social Process and Learning Theories of Crime
Section IX. Social Reaction, Critical, and Feminist Models of Crime
Section X. Life-Course Perspectives of Criminality
Section XI. Integrated Theoretical Models and New Perspectives of Crime
Section XII. Applying Criminological Theory to Policy

Video and Multimedia

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Video Resources

Dopamine and the Brain
XYY Chromosome
The Gene of Criminality
Hormones and Neurotransmitters

Web Resources

Family/Twin/Adoption Studies
Cytogenetic Studies
Hormones and Neurotransmitters
Autonomic/Central Nervous Systems
Brain Trauma and Crime

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