Vold's Theoretical Criminology

The book can be very informative about theories at times and it does give reference to studies for the reader to look into. I find that it's conclusion sections on chapters to be very lacking. It tends to make some very broad judgements about certain historical events without really backing them up I feel. What infuriates me the most is that it won't clarify what it's talking about various sociological goals it claims to have. For example What does it mean specifically when talking about "General Welfare" and Why does the well-being of the economy Contradict this? What is the difference between a society that is undergoing "growth" and one that is undergoing "rapid social Change"? What absolutely drives me crazy it does what all textbooks do such as raising questions about certain social problems without really defining what the problem is very clearly or any realistic method that can be used to solve said problem. Worst of all it the writer of this book seems to have fallen into that trap of pessimistic/cynical indifference that I see in alot of social scientists these days about major issues the United States faces. We may have some big problems to deal with but seeing what we have overcome in the past and what other nations in the world face This mind-set seems pathetic and seems to have made it where we simply let the problem continue to grow while we all just sit and sulk about how "hopeless" everything is right now.

This book is good, a little dry, but it was required for class. I like the option to rent over buying it. It was delivered sooner than the arrival date.

I ordered this for a class I was taking. It shipped really fast and the price was great.

It's a decent text for introducing one to criminological theory. Hits upon most of the critical theories throughout history. I wouldn't recommend studying criminology in general, though.

Needed this for my comp's exam for graduate school. Utilized this book for my criminology class. Reflects the various theories of criminology. Highly recommend this literature, especially, for those majoring in criminal justice /criminology.

This excellent book contains one of the most comprehensive treatments of theoretical criminology.

Cheapest price. Quality of book was great.

I ordered this book for a class I am taking. The book arrived before the actual due date, and was in very good shape. No writing in it and it was not worn like I thought it would be. It looks almost new.

would buy again

Perfecto

This book was in very good condition with no highlighting throughout and just a small amount of pencil notes. Thank you!