Essential Criminology - Softcover

Lanier, Mark M; Henry, Stuart

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ISBN 10: 081334090X ISBN 13: 9780813340906

Publisher: Westview Press, 2004

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In this newly revised text, Lanier and Henry build upon their critical review of criminology, expanding their coverage of the multifaceted "Crime Prism," white-collar and corporate, new developments in biocriminology, cognitive theory, feminist criminology, and postmodernism. Importantly, they re-frame crime and its control in the context of global interconnectedness, expanded Internet communication and international terrorism since 9/11, and ask: what kind of criminology is needed for the 21st Century? The addition of illustrative comparative real-world examples and vital updates reflecting the latest studies and theoretical developments make this text a necessity for both undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology.

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About the Author:

Mark M. Lanier is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Florida. He holds an interdisciplinary doctoral degree from Michigan State University with (1993). He taught at Eastern Michigan University from 1994-95. He has published numerous articles in a variety of disciplinary journals including public health, criminal justice, criminology, law and psychology. His funded research is on youth and HIV/AIDS and community policing. He was awarded Distinguished Researcher of the Year from the College of Health and Public Affairs at the University of Central Florida in 1997. He co-authored (with Stuart Henry) Essential Criminology (1998; 2004) and co-edited (with Stuart Henry) What is Crime? (2001). Stuart Henry is Professor of Social Science and Chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in the College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs at Wayne State University. Dr. Henry's research focuses on issues of crime, deviance and social control. He has 21 books published, including Criminological Theory (with Werner Einstadter, 1995) and Constitutive Criminology (with Dragan Milovanovic, 1996). His most recent books include: What is Crime? (with Mark Lanier, 2001) and Essential Criminology 2nd edition (with Mark Lanier, 2004). He serves on the editorial boards of Theoretical Criminology and Critical Criminology. He is also member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Integrative Studies.

Review:

“Essential Criminology presents a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach to understanding, studying, and researching criminal behaviour. With the introduction of the crime prism, Lanier and Henry have provided a broader framework to the concept of crime and criminal behaviour. The interconnectedness of the world has generated transnational crimes such human trafficking, organized crime, terrorism, environmental crime and drug trafficking. In Essential Criminology the feminist perspective is provided to explain female criminal behaviour as central to criminal activities and new directions in criminological theory are explained. Professionals working in the fields of public health, criminology, criminal justice and legal policy making, and crime prevention through environmental design will greatly benefit from this book." —Thozama Lutya, University of Pretoria “Essential Criminology is a pretty bold title. It suggests that the authors, Mark Lanier and Stuart Henry, have produced a text that provides all a student needs to understand crime ... After reading this innovative text, I am convinced that the authors made good on their title.” –Teaching Sociology Praise for Previous Editions:

“Essential Criminology is a text for this century. It puts 'crime' in the context of globalization, communication, privatization, disease, security and terrorism. While other texts are still echoing concern with 19th century street crime, this book grapples with these crimes as well as the crimes of the imagined future: that which students must know. In an age of vulgar summaries and often wrong synopses, this book stands out. I recommend to scholars and to students alike. It really is essential." —Peter K. Manning, Northeastern University "In the third edition of this rich, accessible, and exciting text, Lanier and Henry have gone global in their approach to crime, criminology, and criminological theory. Their nuanced examination and synthesis of theory development—past, present, and future—is as good as it gets. My students, who gave the earlier editions high marks for conceptual clarity and applied orientation, will love the new version for the same reasons and especially because this text is located within a changing world that they find themselves a party to." —Gregg Barak, Eastern Michigan University

"Comprehensive, accessible, engaging, and concise, covering key theories from conservative to critical with very useful early chapters on defining criminology, crime, and crime data. Each subsequent chapter includes a succinct overview of a set of core theories, an illuminating section on limitations and policy implications, and a precise summary of key points (including basic idea, human nature, society and social order, causality, criminal justice policy and practice, and evaluation). Unlike many texts, this inclusion provides the student and the well-versed abundant opportunities for engagement and critical dialogue. No text on theories of crime on the market can compete with the extensive and precise coverage of core theories in crime causation along with the seductive encouragement to actively engage the respective theories. Essential Criminology is also futuristic, providing the grounds for constructive critical engagement with emerging perspectives. This will not only appeal to students but also to those well-versed seeking a comprehensive, critical reference text. Three cheers for the innovative and comprehensive exposition and critique!" —Dr. Dragan Milovanovic, Justice Studies, Northeastern Illinois University

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