Introduction to Criminology - Softcover

Kauzlarich, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0742561860 ISBN 13: 9780742561861

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

The ninth edition of Introduction to Criminology provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of lawmaking, lawbreaking, and reactions to crime. Both classic and contemporary theories of the causes of crime are discussed and critiqued. Special attention is given to critical theories of crime and to general theories. The latest crime statistics, research, and theorizing are fully integrated throughout the text and the innovative epilogue provides students with the tools to actually apply criminological theory to real life events.New to this edition:--Thoroughly updated throughout including statistics, studies, and theories in criminology.--The discussions of drugs, prostitution, and organized crime are now together in one chapter (chapter 7).--New chapters have been added on critical theories (chapter 14) and biological, psychological, and evolutionary explanations of crime (chapter 11).--More illustrations and examples of crime from popular culture have been added throughout the text in an effort to help students make stronger intellectual connections to the material.--A new epilogue has been added that will help students think through common criminological issues and questions they are likely to encounter in everyday conversation.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Taking a sociological approach to the study of crime and criminals, this volume includes considerable descriptive and historical material and an integrated approach to theory and research. With extensive coverage of conventional topics, the book also features a detailed analysis of violence against women and children, white collar/corporate/state crime, organized crime, public policy, and the criminology of criminal justice. The volume addresses crime data and the methods of criminology, violent crime, violence against women and children, varieties of nonviolent theft, occupational and organizational crime, organized crime, public order crime, criminology, criminological theory, crime and social structure, rationality-opportunity theories of crime, and general theories of crime. For criminal justice professionals and others interested in criminology.

About the Author:

David Kauzlarich is associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and the author of Crimes Of The American Nuclear State: At Home and Abroad.

Hugh D. Barlow is professor emeritus of sociology and criminal justice studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the author of Dead for Good: Martyrdom and the Rise of the Suicide Bomber.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0742561860
• ISBN 13: 9780742561861
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 372