"This reader offers a critical and analytical approach to examining criminological theory. It is a compilation of chapters and articles from numerous sources that provides a comprehensive, multidimensional look at theories on crime and deviancy. Each section, which incorporates works from a diverse set of authors and researchers, examines the various schools of thought and eras in criminology. Related theories on deviant behavior and crime are also explored. Criminological Theory is designed to help students construct a deeper understanding of criminological theory and teaches them how to...