The Routledge Companion to Criminological Theor, Brisman, Carrabine, So HB..

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The Routledge Companion to Criminological Theory and ConceptsAuthor(s): Avi Brisman, Eamonn Carrabine, Nigel South\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138818996, 978-1138818996\nSynopsis\nA comprehensive one-stop reference text, The Routledge Companion to Criminological Theory and Concepts (the Companion) will find a place on every bookshelf, whether it be that of a budding scholar or a seasoned academic. Comprising over a hundred concise and authoritative essays written by leading scholars in the field, this volume explains in a clear and inviting way the emergence, context, evolution and current status of key criminological theories and conceptual themes. The Companion is divided into six historical and thematic parts, each introduced by the editors and containing a selection of accessible and engaging short essays written specifically for this text:\nFoundations of criminological thought and contemporary revital.