Fifty Key Thinkers in Criminology

Bringing the history of criminological thought alive through a collection of fascinating life stories, this book covers a range of historical and contemporary thinkers from around the world, offering a stimulating combination of biographical fact with historical and cultural context.

Fifty Key Thinkers in Criminology brings the history of criminological thought alive through a collection of fascinating life stories. The book covers a range of historical and contemporary thinkers from around the world, offering a stimulating combination of biographical fact with historical and cultural context. A rich mix of life-and-times detail and theoretical reflection is designed to generate further discussion on some of the key contributions that have shaped the field of criminology. Featured profiles include:

• Cesare Beccaria
• Nils Christie
• Albert Cohen
• Carol Smart
• W. E. B. DuBois
• John Braithwaite.

Fifty Key Thinkers in Criminology is an accessible and informative guide that includes helpful cross-referencing and suggestions for further reading. It is of value to all students of criminology and of interest to those in related disciplines, such as sociology and criminal justice.

• | Author: Jayne Mooney, Shadd Maruna, Keith Hayward
• | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• | Publication Date: Nov 27, 2009
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780415429115
• | ISBN-10: 0415429110