Full Description
For courses in criminology.
Brief. Affordable. Visual.
Criminology engages students in a study of criminology using interactive components and eye-catching visuals. The text weaves together theory and current events to offer a practical introduction that's both relevant and interesting. Cases in every chapter along with a wealth of critical-thinking features provoke discussion and offer ample opportunities to apply new knowledge. The 5th edition explores new theories of criminology, considers the impact of the most pressing issues today, and adds web links to YouTube® videos discussing connections between crime and the economy.
Criminology, 5th Edition, is also available via RevelTM, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
Contents
PART I. CRIMINOLOGY EXPLAINED — THE EVIL MEN (AND WOMEN) DO
What Is Criminology? — Understanding Crime and Criminals
PART II. CRIME CAUSATION — WHAT WE DO AND WHY WE DO IT
Classical and Neoclassical Criminology — Choice and Consequences
Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior — It's What We Are
Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives — Interaction Is Key
Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior — It's How We Think
Social Structure — It's Where and How We Live
Social Process and Social Development — It's What We Learn
Social Conflict and Emergent Theories — It's How We Relate
PART III. THE CRIME PICTURE — IT's NOT PRETTY
Criminal Victimization — It's Personal
Crimes against Persons-What We Fear
Crimes against Property — It's What We Lose
White-Collar and Organized Crime — Crime as a Job
Drug and Sex Crimes — Recreational Offenses
PART IV. CRIME IN THE MODERN WORLD — TODAY's HEADLINES
Technology and Crime — It's a Double-Edged Sword
Globalization and Terrorism — Our Small World
