Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences is a comprehensive text authored by J. Robert Lilly, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball. The latest edition, the Eighth Edition, was published on April 4, 2024. This edition provides an in-depth introduction to the analysis of crime, emphasizing the significance of theory in shaping crime control policies. It encompasses both traditional and contemporary theories within a broader sociological and historical framework. Notably, this edition introduces a new chapter on Black Criminology and offers expanded coverage on topics such as white-collar crime and the relationship between immigration and crime.
