The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Theory
- Eugene McLaughlin - City University London, UK
- Tim Newburn - London School of Economics, UK
- Nicole Rafter, Professor, Northeastern University
The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Theory re-centres theory in the boldest, most thought-provoking form possible within the criminological enterprise. Written by a team of internationally respected specialists, it provides readers with a clear overview of criminological theory, enabling them to reflect critically upon the variety of theoretical positions - traditional, emergent and desirable - that are constitutive of the discipline at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Each chapter has been specially commissioned to include the following:
" A brief historical overview of the theoretical perspective
" Core ideas and key associated concepts
" A critical review of the contemporary status of the perspective
" Reflections on future developments
In addition the Handbook features a substantive introduction by the editors, providing a review of the development of criminological theory, the state of contemporary criminological theory and emergent issues and debates.
The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Theory is an indispensable international resource for libraries and scholars of all levels studying the rapidly developing, interdisciplinary field of criminology.
An invaluable resource for students at any level, particularly for those looking for explanations and updates on traditional theories.
The book is a much needed and welcomed addition to our list of recommended texts for our students. It is suggested that they purchase or consult a library copy alongside 'Criminological Perspectives' also published by Sage. This book is great for background reading for students and given its clearly written chapters will enable them to begin to understand theories before pursuing them more in depth by reading the original texts.
A useful text to compliment other texts.
This book brings together key criminological theories but, more importantly, updates these to include 'new directions', including green and global criminologies which, whilst more perspectives than theories, are lacking in many similar texts
This is an important text/handbook in this field, however, it is too costly for most of our students, and some of the content is beyond undergraduate students. I have set it as a recommended addition to the required textbook (Crime and Criminology 5e) for the more advanced students to use.
This book will be very useful for my final year students studying Criminology, especially helping them to think more critically about crime and justice. I enjoyed reading the chapter on ‘Labelling, Social Reaction and Social Constructionism’ by John Muncie.
Excellent, a must have for students studying criminological theory
Great book very useful for my students, feedback from them was: Easy to read and comprehensive.
This is an important text for students getting to grips with sociological and criminological topic matter. It provides thorough but easy to follow accounts of theoretical development, which gives students the confidence that they haven't 'missed anything out' and is a helpful signpost for further reading.
There are some very interesting chapters in the book, particularly regarding new advances in this field. We don't have a core textbook and students are recommended to read a number of books in this subject area.
