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PublisherPearson Education

ISBN-100134749731

ISBN-139780134749730

eBay Product ID (ePID)239687392

Product Key Features

Number of Pages544 Pages

Publication NameCriminology Today : an Integrative Introduction

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

SubjectCriminology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science

AuthorFrank Schmalleger

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight37.6 Oz

Item Length10.7 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number9

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2017-020526

Dewey Edition23/eng/20240209

Dewey Decimal364

Table Of ContentPART 1: CRIME AND CRIMINOLOGY 1. What Is Criminology--Understanding Crime and Criminals2. Where Do Theories Come From?--From Idea to Evidence PART 2: CRIME CAUSATION 3. Classical and Neoclassical Thought--Choice or Consequences4. Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior--It's What We Are5. Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives--Interaction Is Key6. Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior--It's How We Think PART 3: CRIME CAUSATION REVISITED 7. Social Structure Theories--It's How We Live8. Theories of Social Process and Social Development--It's What We Learn9. Social Conflict Theories--It's How We Relate PART 4: THE CRIME PICTURE 10. Criminal Victimization--It's Personal11. Crimes Against Persons--It's What We Fear12. Crimes Against Property--It's What We Lose13. White-Collar and Organized Crime--Crime As a Job14. Drug and Sex Crimes--Recreational Offenses15. Technology and Crime--It's a Double-Edged Sword16. Globalization and Terrorism--Our Small WorldEpilogue: Future Directions--It's What's To Come

SynopsisFor courses in criminology. A thorough, student-¿friendly introduction to criminology With a hallmark theme of social problems versus individual responsibility, Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction prompts students to think critically about the causes of crime and the link between crime theories and policies. Real-life stories and up-to-date issues and examples bring to life both historical and modern criminological approaches. The 9th edition provides more coverage of terrorism and cyberterrorism, including an overview of the many types of terrorist groups and the findings and recommendations of special committees and government bodies. Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction , 9 th Edition , is also available via Revel(tm) , an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience. Learn more., For courses in criminology. A thorough, student- friendly introduction to criminology With a hallmark theme of social problems versus individual responsibility, Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction prompts students to think critically about the causes of crime and the link between crime theories and policies. Real-life stories and up-to-date issues and examples bring to life both historical and modern criminological approaches. The 9th edition provides more coverage of terrorism and cyberterrorism, including an overview of the many types of terrorist groups and the findings and recommendations of special committees and government bodies. Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction , 9 th Edition , is also available via Revel(TM) , an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience., For courses in criminology. A thorough, student-¿friendly introduction to criminology With a hallmark theme of social problems versus individual responsibility, Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction prompts students to think critically about the causes of crime and the link between crime theories and policies. Real-life stories and up-to-date issues and examples bring to life both historical and modern criminological approaches. The 9th edition provides more coverage of terrorism and cyberterrorism, including an overview of the many types of terrorist groups and the findings and recommendations of special committees and government bodies. Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction, 9 th Edition, is also available via RevelTM, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience., For courses in criminology. A thorough, student- friendly introduction to criminology With a hallmark theme of social problems versus individual responsibility, Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction prompts students to think critically about the causes of crime and the link between crime theories and policies. Real-life stories and up-to-date issues and examples bring to life both historical and modern criminological approaches. The 9th edition provides more coverage of terrorism and cyberterrorism, including an overview of the many types of terrorist groups and the findings and recommendations of special committees and government bodies. Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction , 9 th Edition, is also available via RevelTM, an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.

LC Classification NumberHV6025.S346 2019