The Origins of Criminological Theory

This book explores the origins of criminological thought, tracing the development of our understanding of crime and deviance throughout the ages to inform readers of the significant role the past has played in our contemporary theories of crime. Each chapter is written by an incarcerated author housed at a mens medium and maximum-security prison in the US who are supported by one or more co-authors, offering a new way of thinking about theory and making a significant contribution to convict criminology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a valuable resource for theory courses and has significant potential to be used on a range of programs such as Inside-Out in the US and the Prison-University Partnerships Network in the UK. While most theory books only offer brief coverage of the origins of criminological thought, this book focuses on this topic extensively. Unlike other books that offer mainly a twentieth-century account, this book traces the development of our understanding of crime and deviance throughout the ages to inform readers of the significant role the past has played in our contemporary theories of crime.

Each chapter is written by an incarcerated author housed at a men's medium and maximum-security prison in the US who is supported by one or more co-authors: university students who carry out the research for each chapter, offering a new way of thinking about theory and making a significant contribution to convict criminology.

This book offers a unique perspective on the origins of criminological thought and its relevance to contemporary society. It is a must-read for students and scholars interested in criminology, sociology, and social justice.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 156 x 235 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032055329