Crime and Criminology: An Introduction

by RobWhite (Author), Fiona Haines (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $3.92

  This book describes the diverse and at times competing perspectives within criminology, and their attempts to explain why certain types of people engage in certain types of behaviour that have been identified as begin criminal in nature. The authors are White from University of Tasmania, and Haines from University of Melbourne.

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  Paperback
  2000

  $3.36

  This book identifies basic approaches within criminology, including classical, biological and psychological positivist, labeling, Marxist, feminist, republican, left realist, new right, and critical. The book discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each perspective and its contribution to the field as a whole.