An Introduction to Criminological Theory and the Problem of Causation (eBook)

Jason Warr (Autor)

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2017 | 1st ed. 2016
XI, 94 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-47446-5 (ISBN)

Infos

This text offers a novel contribution to the literature on core criminological theory by introducing the complex issues relating to the structuring and analysing of causation. This text traces the paradigm shift, or drift, that has occurred in the history of criminology and shows how the problem of causation has been a leading factor in these theoretical developments. This short book is the first of its kind and is an introductory text designed to introduce both seasoned criminologists as well as students of criminology to the interesting intersections between the fields of criminology and the philosophy of the social sciences.

The problem of causation is notoriously difficult and has plagued philosophers and scientists for centuries. Warr highlights the importance of grappling with this problem and demonstrates how it can lead to unsuccessful theorising and can prevent students from fully appreciating the development of thinking in criminology. This accessible account will prove to be a must-read for scholars of criminal justice, penology and philosophy of social science.

Jason Warr is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Lincoln, UK, with research interests in penology, sociology of power and the philosophy of science. He holds an HEA teaching fellowship and teaches across core modules in criminology, penology and research methods.

Inhalt

1.Introduction.- 2.The Problem.- 3. Humean Causation.- 4.Deviant Causal Chains, Refutations and Other Problems.- 5.Historical Examples.- 6.The Paradigm Drift.- 7. INUS Conditions.- 8.Consequences.- 9. Conclusion

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.1.2017
• Zusatzinfo: XI, 94 p.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
• Schlagworte: causes of crime • crime and philosophy • crime theory • criminology theorising • Criminology Theory • deviant casual chains • Humean Causation • Natural Sciences • Philosophy • refutations • Social Sciences • theory construction
• ISBN-10: 3-319-47446-4 / 3319474464
• ISBN-13: 978-3-319-47446-5 / 9783319474465