Nicole Rafter

This book is a critical summary and exegesis of the work of Nicole Rafter, a leading scholar of the history of biological theories of crime causation and a theorist of the role of history within criminology. It introduces Rafter's key works and assesses her contributions to feminist criminology, cultural criminology, visual criminology, and historical criminology. It also explores her theorization of criminologys identity, scientific status, and possible futures. The book offers an accessible handbook to Rafter's historical studies and demonstrates the importance of historical theory to criminological knowledge. It is written in a clear and direct style and will appeal to students and scholars of criminological theory, intellectual history, sociology, comparative criminology, and feminist criminology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a comprehensive and analytical examination of the work of Nicole Rafter, a renowned scholar in the field of biological theories of crime causation and a profound thinker on the significance of history within criminology. It provides a detailed introduction to Rafter's major works and evaluates her profound contributions to the domains of feminist criminology, cultural criminology, visual criminology, and historical criminology. Furthermore, it delves into her theoretical frameworks concerning criminology's identity, scientific status, and potential futures.

While numerous books on criminological theory offer explanations and historical contextualization, they fail to critically examine the process of theory production or the epistemological underpinnings that guide it. By drawing upon the rich body of work of Nicole Rafter, this book presents an accessible guide to her extensive historical studies and showcases how her work underscores the indispensable role of historical theory in advancing criminological knowledge. Moreover, the author brings Rafter's historical research to life, demonstrating how it resonates with contemporary issues in criminology and punishment.

Written in a clear and concise manner, this book is designed to appeal to students and scholars engaged in the study of criminological theory, intellectual history, sociology, comparative criminology, and feminist criminology. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the historical foundations of criminology and its relevance to contemporary society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367547400