: Includes bibliographical references for further research, though some readers have noted the absence of a glossary. Core Theoretical Perspectives Included
: Travis Hirschi and Michael Gottfredson (Self-Control). Explaining Criminals and Crime: Essays in Conte...
: Spans a wide array of contemporary perspectives, including biological, strain, social control, social learning, radical/feminist, and rational choice theories. Explaining Criminals and Crime: Essays in Conte...
: Robert Agnew (General Strain) and Ronald Akers (Social Learning). Explaining Criminals and Crime: Essays in Conte...
The collection categorizes major theories to help students understand the "why" behind criminal behavior: