基本説明
Focuses on the vital core of criminological theory - theory, method and criminal behaviour. Prev. ed.: 2010.
Full Description
Introduction to Criminology, 8th Edition is a streamlined, focused introduction to the study of criminology with more attention to crime typologies than other texts, plus Crime Files boxes that offer real-world, well-known examples of the crime types discussed. Written by an active researcher, this student-focused text is intended to arouse student interest in the fascinating field of criminology. The full-color design and a new just-in-time learning enhancement-margin notes that link students to online learning materials at appropriate points in the chapters-bring the text to life for students visually and virtually. Key topics and statistics have been fully updated in this new edition to make the material most relevant for your course.
Contents
Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Research Methods in CriminologyChapter 3. General Characteristics of Crime and CriminalsChapter 4. What is Victimology?Chapter 5. Early and Classical Criminological TheoriesChapter 6. Biological and Psychological TheoriesChapter 7. Sociological Mainstream TheoriesChapter 8. Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated TheoriesChapter 9. Violent CrimesChapte 10. Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and ProfessionalChapter 11. White Collar Crime: Occupational and CorporateChapter 12. Political Crime and TerrorismChapter 13. Organized CrimeChapter 14. Public Order CrimeChapter 15. Computer CrimeChapter 16. Epilogue: The Future of Crime
