Criminological Theories

<p>In <em>Criminological Theories</em> the noted criminologist Ronald Akers provides thorough description discussion and appraisal of the leading theories of crime/delinquent behavior and law/criminal justice - the origin and history of each theory and its contemporary developments and adherents.<br><br>Akers offers a clear explanation of each theory (the central concepts and hypotheses of each theory as well as critical criteria for evaluating each theory in terms of its empirical validity).<br><br>Researchers and librarians as well as general readers will find this book a very useful tool and will applaud its clear and understandable exposition of abstract concepts.</p>