Criminology
"Criminology," 2n edition is the most accessible, hands-on introductory textbook on the market. The author uses a unique method for organizing the material in this manageable, 14-chapter textbook. A student-friendly format -- bulleted lists, summary statements, a running glossary, and a bu...
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Allyn & Bacon
c2008
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Crime and criminology
- The nature and extent of crime : measuring behavior
- Explanations for criminal behavior
- Biological explanations for criminal behavior
- Psychological explanations for criminal behavior
- Sociological theories I : social-structural explanations of criminal behavior
- Sociological theories II : social control, conflict, feminist, and labeling theories
- Crimes of violence : assault and rape
- Crimes of violence : robbery, murder, hate crime, and terrorism
- Property crimes
- Organizational criminality : white-collar and organized crime
- Morality crimes : drugs, alcohol, and sex.