About the book
Ideal for use in either crime theory or race and crime courses, this is the only text to look at the array of explanations for crime as they relate to racial and ethnic populations. Each chapter begins with a historical review of each theoretical perspective and how its original formulation and more recent derivatives account for racial/ethnic differences. The theoretical perspectives include those based on religion, biology, social disorganization/strain, subculture, labeling, conflict, social control, colonial, and feminism. The author considers which perspectives have shown the most promise in the area of race/ethnicity and crime.
Editions of Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317575894
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- ISBN 9781317575900
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Ideal for use in either crime theory or race and crime courses, this is the only text to look at the array of explanations for crime as they relate to racial and ethnic populations. Each chapter begins with a historical review of each theoretical perspective and how its original formulation and more recent derivatives account for racial/ethnic differences. The theoretical perspectives include those based on religion, biology, social disorganization/strain, subculture, labeling, conflict, social control, colonial, and feminism. The author considers which perspectives have shown the most promise in the area of race/ethnicity and crime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime about?
Ideal for use in either crime theory or race and crime courses, this is the only text to look at the array of explanations for crime as they relate to racial and ethnic populations. Each chapter begins with a historical review of each theoretical perspective and how its original formulation and more recent derivatives account for racial/ethnic differences. The theoretical perspectives include those based on religion, biology, social disorganization/strain, subculture, labeling, conflict, social control, colonial, and feminism. The author considers which perspectives have shown the most promise in the area of race/ethnicity and crime.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Crime and criminology
Where can I read a sample of Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317575894
Is Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Criminology and Justice Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime?
Shaun L. Gabbidon
Who is the Publisher of the book Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317575894) and pdf(ISBN 9781317575900)