Criminological Theory - 9781449681517

This unique textbook for advanced students in criminology, criminal justice, and sociology takes a life course approach. The text's 22 chapters are written by scholars spanning the social, behavioral, and medical sciences. Part 1 looks at the biosocial bases and prenatal and perinatal predictors of antisocial behavior, and reviews concepts of developmental neurobiology as applied to antisocial behavior. Part 2 covers crime in adolescence and early adulthood, with material on topics such as general strain theory, racial differences in offending, substance use, and the impact of exposure to violence. Part 3 covers theory, research, and policies that address adults. Lecture slides and a test bank are available for teachers. This second edition contains new chapters on intergenerational transmission of antisocial behavior, ethnicity and juvenile offenders, media violence, and gangs. Chapter key terms are also new. DeLisi teaches sociology at Iowa State University. Beaver teaches criminology at Florida State University. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)