Criminology: The Core
- ISBN-10
- 1285068904
- ISBN-13
- 9781285068909
- Series
- Criminology
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 528
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-02-28
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Author
- Larry J. Siegel
Description
Concise, current, and affordable, best-selling CRIMINOLOGY: THE CORE, Fifth Edition delivers cutting-edge coverage in a succinct, reader-friendly paperback. Author Larry Siegel guides users through the fast-paced field of criminology, its most current research, and fascinating examples that help readers truly understand criminological theory. The book effectively uses real-world material to clarify criminology's concepts and theories. Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of the field, it also offers unbiased coverage of even the most controversial issues--enabling readers to form their own opinions. 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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