Introduction to the Book: An Overview of Issues in Criminological Theory 1
How to Read a Research Article 32
Section Ⅰ. Pre-Classical and Classical Theories of Crime 47
Section Ⅱ. Modern Applications of the Classical Perspective: Deterrence,Rational Choice, and Routine Activities/Lifestyle Theories of Crime 95
Section Ⅲ. Early Positive School Perspectives of Criminality 185
Section Ⅳ. Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior 247
Section Ⅴ. Early Social Structure and Strain Theories of Crime 315
Section Ⅵ. The Chicago School and Cultural/Subcultural Theories of Crime 381
Section Ⅶ. Social Process/Learning Theories of Crime 437
Section Ⅷ. Social Reaction, Critical, and Feminist Models of Crime 529
Section Ⅸ. Life-Course Perspectives of Criminality 599
Section Ⅹ. Integrated Theoretical Models and New Perspectives of Crime 647
Section Ⅺ. Applying Criminological Theory to Policy 725
Glossary 751
Credits and Sources 763
Index 765
About the Authors 789