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This two-volume set is designed to serve as a reference source for anyone interested in the roots of contemporary criminological theory. Drawing together a team of international scholars, it examines the global landscape of all the key theories and the theorists behind them, presenting them in a context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses. The work provides essays on cutting-edge research as well as concise, to-the-point definitions of key concepts, ideas, schools,...

This text is a ground-breaking book that examines a variety of theoretical orientations applied to past and current corrections theory and practice, and points the way to future improvements in policies and practices.