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Powerfully illustrated, compelling content. CriminologyIntroduction, plus NEW MyCJLab with Pearson eText is a user friendly criminology text that teaches students about the exciting field of criminology using the learning skills they already possess. In recognition of the visual orientation of today's learners, we sought to achieve a comprehensive integration of graphic art with the concepts and ideas of criminology. Consequently, Criminology: A Brief Introduction is intensely visual. Its layout and design invite readers to explore its pages, which powerfully illustrate the critical concepts that are central to the field of criminology today. Our intent is to visually attract readers to the subject matter of criminology, making for ease of learning. 0133140660 / 9780133140668 Criminology (Justice Series) Plus NEW MyCJLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of 0132966751 / 9780132966757 Criminology 0132973928 / 9780132973922 NEW MyCJLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Criminology
Contents
PART I Criminology Explained - The Evil Men (and Women) Do Chapter 1 What Is Criminology? Understanding Crime and Criminals PART II Crime Causation -- What We Do and Why We Do It Chapter 2 Classical & Neoclassical Criminology: Choice and Consequences Chapter 3 Biological Roots of Criminal Behavior: It's What We Are Chapter 4 Psychological & Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior Chapter 5 Social Structure: It's How We Live Chapter 6 Social Process and Social Development: It's What We Learn Chapter 7 Social Conflict: It's How We Relate Part III The Crime Picture: It's Not Pretty Chapter 8 Crimes Against Persons: What We Fear Chapter 9 Crimes against Property: What We Lose Chapter 10 White-Collar and Organized Crime: Crime as a Job Chapter 11 Public Order Crime: Recreational Crime Part IV Crime In the Modern World: Today's Headlines Chapter 12 Technology and Crime: It's a Double-Edged Sword Chapter 13 Globalization and Terrorism: Our Small World
