New perspectives in criminology / John E. Conklin, editor.
| Other author | Conklin, John E. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston : Allyn and Bacon, ©1996. |
| Description | xiii, 315 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | I. Conceptualizing crime. The social construction of serial homicide / Philip Jenkins -- The myth and fear of child abduction / Victor E. Kappeler, Mark Blumberg, and Gary W. Potter. II. Sources of criminal behavior. The biology of antisocial behavior / Diana H. Fishbein -- Criminality and low self-control / Michael R. Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi -- The cycle of violence / Cathy Spatz Widom -- Crime and social reproduction / Mark Colvin. III. Class, gender, and race. The poverty of a classless criminology / John Hagan -- Men and the meaning of violence / Anne Campbell and Steven Muncer -- The death penalty and gender discrimination / Elizabeth Rapoport -- Racial politics, racial disparities, and the war on crime / Michael Tonry. IV. Juvenile gangs. Gang involvement : the individual and the decision to become a member / Martín Sánchez Jankowski -- Stealing and the juvenile gang / Felix M. Padilla -- Homeboys, dope fiends, legits, and new jacks / John M. Hagedorn. |
| Contents | V. Violent crime. Trauma-control model of the serial killer / Eric W. Hickey -- The motivation of the persistent robber / Jack Katz. VI. Drugs and crime. Drugs and predatory crime / Jan M. Chaiken and Marcia R. Chaiken -- Street kids and crack cocaine : the drugs/violence connection / James A. Inciardi, Ruth Horowitz, and Anne E. Pottieger -- Deviant careers and regeneration / Patricia A. Adler. VII. White-collar crime. White-collar crime and criminal careers / David Weisburd, Ellen F. Chayet, and Elin J. Waring -- Savings and loan fraud as organized crime / Kitty Calavita and Henry N. Pontell. VIII. Deterrence, treatment, and punishment. Let's do it : deciding to commit a crime / Kenneth D. Tunnell -- The effectiveness of intervention : recent trends and current issues / Ted Palmer -- Meta-analysis and the rehabilitation of punishment / Charles H. Logan and Gerald G. Gaes. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 286-315). |
| Issued in other form | Online version: New perspectives in criminology. Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1996 |
| LCCN | 95024524 |
| ISBN | 0205183883 |
| ISBN | 9780205183883 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV6025 .C592 1996 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |