Description: Introducing Criminological Thinking by Jonathon Heidt, Johannes P. Wheeldon As well as using concept maps, mind maps and other visual techniques used to consider theory-based inquiry, this text combines an exploration of the core elements of theory with relevant theoretical examples drawn from biology, psychology, sociology, critical traditions, and integrative efforts. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This text uses numerous visual maps in each chapter that provide the historical context, theoretical influence and development, and the applicability of criminological theories to a variety of relevant criminological areas. Core content areas include biology, psychology, sociology, critical, and previous and emergent integrative models. This text offers both a student friendly theoretical discussion and accessible visual examples to explain criminological theory and its applicability to social science research. Author Biography Jon Heidt is an assistant professor of criminology at the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. He received his B.A. in sociology from the University of Montana and his Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University in 2011. He has been studying theories for over 10 years and has taught theory and methods courses at several academic institutions. His work has appeared in Critical Criminology, The Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Criminology, and The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Dr. Heidt was also involved with research on the supervised injection sites in Vancouvers Downtown Eastside. His other interests include corrections, evidence-based policies, ethnography, and drug policy legislation.Johannes Wheeldon is an assistant professor at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. He received his B.A. in political science from Dalhousie University, his LLM from Durham University, and his Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University in 2009. He has focused on the practical application of criminological theory in policing, courts, and corrections and explored how visual maps can assist students to understand the assumptions behind methodological approaches and research traditions. Recent work has appeared in The Journal of Criminal Justice Education, Theoretical Criminology, and Canadian Political Science Review. The Open Society Foundation funds his current work on debate, juvenile justice, and international human rights. Other scholarly interests include philosophy of justice, mixed methods, and visual criminology. Table of Contents PART I: Introduction to Criminological ThinkingCHAPTER 1: Basic Principles of Theorizing and MappingWhat is Criminological Thinking? What is Criminological Theory?Visual Techniques and Criminological TheorySeven Steps to Understanding Criminological ThinkingMajor Orientations and Organization of the BookCHAPTER 2: The Seven-Step Model and Early Explanations of CriminalityThe Seven Steps to Understanding Criminological ThinkingA Research Example: Classical Criminology and Deterrence TheoryPART II: Individual Difference TheoriesCHAPTER 3: Biological Positivist TheoriesThe Biological Positivist TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingPractical Ramifications of Biological Positivism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?Criticisms of Biological Positivist TheoriesResearch Example: Rethinking Biology and the BrainCHAPTER 4: Psychological Positivist TheoriesThe Psychological Positivist TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Psychological PositivismResearch Example: Mental Illness and CrimePART III: Process TheoriesCHAPTER 5: Psychological Process TheoriesThe Psychological Process TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Psychological Process TheoriesResearch Examples: The Stanford Prison Experiment, Milgram in Liberia, and Police LegitimacyCHAPTER 6: Differential Association and Social Learning TheoriesThe Differential Association and Social Learning TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Social Learning TheoryResearch Example: Meta-Analysis and Social Learning TheoryCHAPTER 7: Control TheoriesThe Control TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Control Theories: The Complexity of CausationResearch Example: Social Bonding Theory through Life HistoriesCHAPTER 8: Labeling TheoriesThe Labeling TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Labeling TheoriesResearch Example: Saints, Roughnecks, Labels, and ArrestsPART IV: Structural TheoriesCHAPTER 9: Social Disorganization TheoriesThe Social Disorganization TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Social Disorganization TheoriesResearch Example: Disorganization, Community, and Mixed MethodsCHAPTER 10: Social Strain and Anomie TheoriesThe Social Strain and Anomie TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Social Strain and Anomie TheoriesResearch Example: Measuring Social StrainPART V: Theories of Crime and Criminal JusticeCHAPTER 11: Conflict TheoriesThe Conflict TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Conflict TheoriesResearch Example: Restorative Justice as a Practical Critique of the Criminal Justice SystemCHAPTER 12: Rational Choice TheoriesThe Rational Choice TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Rational Choice TheoriesResearch Example: Hot Spots, Displacement, and CrimePART VI: Integration in CriminologyCHAPTER 13: Integrated and General TheoriesThe Integrative Impulse in CriminologySeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Integrated and General TheoriesResearch Example: General Strain and Social SupportCHAPTER 14: Biosocial TheoriesThe Biosocial TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Biosocial TheoriesResearch Example: The Lead-Crime ConnectionCHAPTER 15: Developmental and Life Course TheoriesThe Developmental and Life Course TraditionSeven Steps of Criminological ThinkingCriticisms of Developmental and Life Course TheoriesResearch Example: Crime and the Life CourseCHAPTER 16: ConclusionNew Directions in Criminological TheoryToward an Analysis of Criminological Theories Details ISBN1483333892 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc ISBN-10 1483333892 ISBN-13 9781483333892 Format Paperback Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Subtitle Maps, Theories, and Understanding Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States Affiliation Washington State University Norwich University Norwich University Norwich University Norwich University Norwich University Norwich University Norwich University Norwich University Norwich University Norwich University Norwich University DEWEY 364.01 Media Book Pages 392 Short Title INTRODUCING CRIMINOLOGICAL THI Language English Illustrations Yes Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-02-24 UK Release Date 2015-02-24 NZ Release Date 2015-02-24 US Release Date 2015-02-24 Author Johannes P. 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Book Title: Introducing Criminological Thinking
Number of Pages: 392 Pages
Publication Name: Introducing Criminological Thinking: Maps, Theories, and Understanding
Language: English
Publisher: Sage Publications Inc
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Subject: Criminology
Publication Year: 2015
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Author: Johannes P. Wheeldon, Jonathon (Jon) Heidt
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