New to this edition:

• Increased coverage of new, cutting-edge perspectives on biosocial and psychosocial theories demonstrates the dynamic nature of criminological theory more discussion is given to recently embraced theories such as the developmental/life course and feminist perspectives on criminality


• Expanded coverage of policy implications discussed at the end of each chapter and in a concluding chapter connect each theoretical framework to meaningful, real-world applications


• New photos and examples to make the book more accessible to readers who are studying theory for the first time