The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Theory
The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Theory recenters theory in the boldest, most thought-provoking form possible within the criminological enterprise. Written by a team of internationally respected specialists, it provides readers with a clear overview of criminological theory, enabling them to reflect critically upon the variety of theoretical positions - traditional, emergent and desirable - that are constitutive of the discipline at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Each chapter has been specially commissioned to include the following: A¢â,¬Â¢A brief historical overview of the theoretical perspective A¢â,¬Â¢Core ideas and key associated concepts A¢â,¬Â¢A critical review of the contemporary status of the perspective A¢â,¬Â¢Reflections on future developments In addition, the Handbook features a substantive introduction by the editors, providing a review of the development of criminological theory, the state of contemporary criminological theory and emergent issues and debates.