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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.
The text teaches readers to understand both the concepts described within numerous theories and the criteria used to evaluate criminological theory.
The book is a follow-up to Lessons in Criminology and Criminal Justice, where 25 facts about crime and criminal justice were discussed.
An indispensable resource for all levels, this handbook provides up-to-date, in-depth summaries of the most important theories in criminology.
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