Criminology: Theories, Patterns, and Typologies (with InfoTrac) (Available Titles CengageNOW) - Hardcover

Siegel, Larry J.

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9780534615789: Criminology: Theories, Patterns, and Typologies (with InfoTrac) (Available Titles CengageNOW)

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ISBN 10: 0534615783 ISBN 13: 9780534615789

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2003

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CRIMINOLOGY: THEORIES, PATTERNS AND TYPOLOGIES, EIGHTH EDITION provides a comprehensive, in-depth analysis of all areas of criminological theory and crime typologies and effectively links criminological theory with the formulation of criminal justice policy. Renowned for its unbiased presentation of theories, issues, and controversies and its exhaustive research base, this book presents cutting-edge, seminal research, as well as up-to-the-minute policy and newsworthy examples. This edition provides students with a gateway to online and multimedia resources that capture the immediacy of the field through CNN video and an interactive, integrated Web site.

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About the Author:

Larry J. Siegel was born in the Bronx in 1947. While living on Jerome Avenue and attending City College of New York (CCNY) in the 1960s, he was swept up in the social and political currents of the time. He became intrigued with the influence contemporary culture had on individual behavior: Did people shape society or did society shape people? He applied his interest in social forces and human behavior to the study of crime and justice. After graduating from CCNY, he attended the newly opened program in criminal justice at the State University of New York at Albany, earning both his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees there. After completing his graduate work, Dr. Siegel began his teaching career at Northeastern University, where he was a faculty member for nine years. After leaving Northeastern, he held teaching positions at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He then taught in the School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell for more than 26 years. Now a Professor Emeritus, he continues to teach online courses. Dr. Siegel has written extensively in the area of crime and justice, including books on juvenile law, delinquency, criminology, criminal justice, and criminal procedure. He is a court certified expert on police conduct and has testified in numerous legal cases.

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"I always have enjoyed reading Siegel's texts. I feel that they are at just the right level for the majority of students to fully comprehend. Siegel's liberal use of examples and quotes brings the materials to life, and is not boring or monotonous."

"The tables and figures are outstanding. The figures provide an excellent visual aide to assist in understanding a complex theory. Many students find the study of criminological theory difficult, and the figures are particularly helpful to students who are more visual in their learning."

"Siegel's style of writing is very good. He introduces the writer to the focussed material with citing of court cases that are most recent concerning the topic at hand."

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