Crime and Criminology - Hardcover

Reid, Sue Titus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0697274632 ISBN 13: 9780697274632

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1994

Synopsis

With its unique blend of social science and legal research, the twelfth edition of Crime and Criminology offers students a broad context in which to study this dynamic subject, from its history and theories to its ongoing debates and discussions. In engaging, straightforward language, leading scholar and author Sue Titus Reid provides students with a solid understanding of the integral relationship between the law and theories of criminal behavior. This classic text explores many timely topics well beyond simple headlines, examining the complex implications of our governing theories and policies. Carefully streamlined, thoroughly revised, and insightfully updated, Crime and Criminology, Twelfth Edition, is an essential resource for students and scholars of this ever-changing—and always fascinating—topic. New to the Twelfth Edition * Material on the latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions, including those that the Court will hear during its 2007-2008 term * Extended and strengthened treatment of theory, including recent empirical research and its applications * Expanded coverage of issues of gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status * "Global Focus" boxes highlighting global and international issues * Updated "Media Focus" boxes focusing on current cases in the media

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Review:

"This text is one of the best applied texts on the market. It has a fine blend of theory with real-life situations and circumstances, and the examples are exceptional and up-to- date."--Stan Hodges, Texas A&M University-Kingsville"This book combines legal theory and practice with the study of criminology, which is rarely done, and rarely done well, as it is here. A student reading this textbook will get a full analysis of criminology's history, as well as discover the sociological, psychological, and economic factors that contribute to the study of criminology. Too many textbooks fail to explain criminology with this kind of depth and attention to detail, yet the book is not overbearing or off-putting--it is challenging without being difficult."--Cary Federman, Montclair State University "This text is one of the best applied texts on the market. It has a fine blend of theory with real-life situations and circumstances, and the examples are exceptional and up-to- date."--Stan Hodges, Texas A&M University-Kingsville "This book combines legal theory and practice with the study of criminology, which is rarely done, and rarely done well, as it is here. A student reading this textbook will get a full analysis of criminology's history, as well as discover the sociological, psychological, and economic factors that contribute to the study of criminology. Too many textbooks fail to explain criminology with this kind of depth and attention to detail, yet the book is not overbearing or off-putting--it is challenging without being difficult."--Cary Federman, Montclair State University "This text is one of the best applied texts on the market. It has a fine blend of theory with real-life situations and circumstances, and the examples are exceptional and up-to- date."--Stan Hodges, Texas A&M University-Kingsville"This book combines legal theory and practice with the study of criminology, which is rarely done, and rarely done well, as it is here. A student reading this textbook will get a full analysis of criminology's history, as well as discover the sociological, psychological, and economic factors thatcontribute to the study of criminology. Too many textbooks fail to explain criminology with this kind of depth and attention to detail, yet the book is not overbearing or off-putting--it is challenging without being difficult."--Cary Federman, Montclair State University

From the Publisher:

The ninth edition retains its fifteen-chapter format, but content has been carefully streamlined and shortened to reflect the preferences of faculty and students who use it.
Consistently praised for meticulous updating, the ninth edition is one of the most current texts available, with new case studies, boxes, and examples throughout, including several new "Exhibits" boxes (e.g. "The Case against Limiting Access to the Internet," "Crimes and their Causes," and "A National Study of Stalking: Key Findings and Policy Implications.")
"Exhibits" boxes provide insights and background information on current events, legal decisions, and other topics of interest, engaging students with lively discussions about ongoing events in crime and criminology.
Unique and consistently valued integration of the law and the social sciences, focusing on sociological theories of crime causation and other traditional topics, as well as numerous excerpts from appellate opinions to demonstrate the role of the law in studying crime and criminology
The ninth edition retains strong pedagogical aids such as Chapter Outlines, Key Terms, In-Margin Glossary, Chapter Summaries, End of Chapter Study Questions, and extensive endnotes to help students' comprehension of difficult theories.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0697274632
• ISBN 13: 9780697274632
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 757