Criminological Theory: Past to Present: Essential Readings

by Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, Pamela Wilcox

Social Science criminology

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Criminological Theory: Past to Present: Essential Readings offers a broad introduction to the development of criminological thought. Bringing together essential material associated with the field, this volume helps readers examine changing perspectives on crime and society while providing a useful foundation for study, discussion, and further exploration.

ISBN-13 9780199301119 ASIN 0199301115 Views 811 Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2013 Edition 5 Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 688 Created February 10, 2026 Updated October 17, 2026

About This Book

Criminological Theory: Past to Present: Essential Readings brings together foundational material for exploring the development of criminological thought.

The collection spans perspectives from earlier scholarship through more recent discussions, presenting criminological theory as an evolving field of study.

Designed for readers seeking a structured introduction or reference, it supports examination of ideas about crime, society, and the forces that shape criminological inquiry.

Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and Pamela Wilcox are credited as the authors of this essential reading collection.