Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crime (Criminology and Justice Studies)
"This book fills a critical gap in the criminology literature, and is distinguished by its examination of a broad range of theories, including some seldom considered in the field, its thorough examination of the research on these theories, and its efforts to draw conclusions about the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches. An excellent choice for courses in criminology, crime theory, and race and crime."—Robert Agnew,Emory University"Gabbidon provides a comprehensive, reader-friendly examination of the panorama of attempts, some sage, some bizarre, to interpret the relationship between criminal activity and race and ethnicity. As a text and work of scholarship, Shaun Gabbidon’s book is outstanding; as a contribution to our informed understanding of a vital social issue it is exemplary."—Gilbert Geis,University of California, Irvine"Criminological Perspectives on Race and Crimeoffers a panoramic and probing survey of theories of criminal conduct and ethnoracial division. It invites us to inject this controversial topic, enshrouded in prejudice and moralism, with conceptual clarity and empirical rigor, and to enlarge the debate by reckoning with international perspectives. Students of racial disparities in crime and justice will want to ponder, teach with, and learn from Gabbidon’s book."— Loïc Wacquant,University of California, Berkeley