Written by bestselling author Larry Siegel, CRIMINOLOGY, 8th Edition, guides you through the fast-paced field of modern criminology, its most current research and fascinating examples that help you understand criminological theory. Details on the crimes of real-life people illustrate concepts, while unbiased coverage of even the most controversial topics -- ranging from responses to sexual assault on campus to cybercrime -- enables you to form your own opinions about current issues and events. The 8th Edition offers insights into racial bias, political crime, terrorism following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, green-collar crime, ransomware attacks, human trafficking, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and more. In addition, features such as Crime of the Century provide in-depth discussions of notorious crimes that captivated the public and shaped the way we view the true meaning of justice. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
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This book offers a short and accessible introduction to criminology.
Criminological Theories is an anthology of previously published articles and book focuses on the major theories, past and present, that inform criminology today.
Jamie A. Snyder, University of West Florida Rebecca Stone, Suffolk University Lindsey Vigesaa, PhD, St. Cloud State University Jennifer Wareham, PhD, Wayne State University Jessica J. Warner, Miami University Regionals Qiang Xu, ...
Engel, Robin S. and Michael R. Smith. 2009. “Perceptual Distortion and Reasonableness during Police Shootings: Law, Legitimacy, and Future Research.” Criminology and Public Policy 8:141–151. Entman, Robert M. and Andrew Rojecki. 2000.
An indispensable resource for all levels, this handbook provides up-to-date, in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology.
The book is a follow-up to Lessons in Criminology and Criminal Justice, where 25 facts about crime and criminal justice were discussed.
The text teaches readers to understand both the concepts described within numerous theories and the criteria used to evaluate criminological theory.
Introduction to criminology is a course that provides an overview of the study of crime and criminal behavior.
Order, Law, and Crime: An Introduction to Criminology