The history of criminology through a study of the theorists who comprise the field's three dominant schools of thought: Classical Criminology, Positivism and Critical Criminology. Students will be introduced to critical deconstructions of each paradigm through a fourth school of thought: Anti-Colonial Criminology. The historical and political contexts of each theory and theorist will be emphasized to highlight the impact criminology has on policy, society and human relations.
A History of Criminology
Campus:
Dartmouth
Format:
Online
Level:
Undergraduate
Subject:
Crime & Justice Studies
Number:
CJS 258
Semester:
Fall 2020
Registration Status:
Closed
Registration:
Monday, April 6, 2020 to Thursday, October 29, 2020