Craft of Criminology

<p>Travis Hirschi is one of the most cited criminologists of the twentieth century. His work has provoked controversy and heated debates about the causes of crime, proper research methods, and the most effective policies to prevent and control crime. Known as a spokesperson for social control theory, Hirschi always ties his ideas to the mode of investigation and the mode of investigation to substantive concerns. Theoretical contributions and research methodology have been twin driving forces throughout his career. This book contains representative selections of Hirshi's work over many years.</p><p>It is remarkable how little is known about Hirschi's life and career. John H. Laub's introduction combines a discerning account of Hirschi's life and work, accompanied by an interview with the author. Laub's volume covers various topics: methodological issues; principles of casual analysis; criteria of causality; longitudinal research on crime; rules and the study of deviant behavior; correlations between crime and delinquency; control theory of delinquency; intelligence, causes, and prevention of delinquency; family structure and crime; theory of crime; crime and criminality; deviance; white collar crime; and juvenile justice systems.</p><p>Now available in paperback, this is an invaluable text for courses in criminology, as well as a valuable addition to professional libraries.</p> <p>Acknowledgments</p><p>Introduction: The Life and Work of Travis Hirschi</p><p><b>Part 1: Methodological Issues</b></p><p>1. Principles of Causal Analysis<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Hanan C. Selvin</em><br>2. False Criteria of Causality in Delinquency Research<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Hanan C. Selvin</em><br>3. Procedural Rules and the Study of Deviant Behavior<br> <em> Travis Hirschi</em><br>4. The Methodological Adequacy of Longitudinal Research on Crime<br> <em>Michael R. Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi</em></p><p><b>Part 2: Causes and Correlates of Crime and Delinquency</b></p><p>5. A Control Theory of Delinquency<br> <em>Travis Hirschi</em><br>6. Hellfire and Delinquency<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Rodney Stark</em><br>7. Causes and Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency<br> <em>Travis Hirschi</em><br>8. Intelligence and Delinquency: A Revisionist Review<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Michael J. Hindelang</em><br>9. Age and the Explanation of Crime 143<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Michael R. Gottfredson</em><br>10. Family Structure and Crime 167<br> <em> Travis Hirschi</em></p><p><b>Part 3: A General Theory of Crime</b></p><p>11. The Distinction between Crime and Criminality<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Michael R. Gottfredson</em><br>12. The Generality of Deviance<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Michael R. Gottfredson</em><br>13. Causes of White-Collar Crime<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Michael R. Gottfredson</em><br>14. Control Theory and the Life-Course Perspective<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Michael R. Gottfredson</em></p><p><b>Part 4: Critiques and Policy Proposals</b></p><p>15. Separate and Unequal is Better<br> <em>Travis Hirschi</em><br>16. The True Value of Lambda Would Appear to be Zero: An Essay on Career Criminals, Criminal Careers, Selective Incapacitation, Cohort Studies, and Related Topics<br> <em>Michael R. Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi</em><br>17. Rethinking the Juvenile Justice System<br> <em>Travis Hirschi and Michael R. Gottfredson</em><br>18. National Crime Control Policies<br> <em> Michael R. Gottfredson and Travis Hirschi</em></p><p>References</p><p>Appendix A: Publications by Travis Hirschi</p><p>Index</p>