Criminological Theory, 7th edition

Williams, McShane

Criminological Theory, 7th edition provides undergraduates with a brief but clear description of the most well-known criminological theories and simultaneously includes a method of understanding those theories. Many graduate students find the text valuable as a primer or as a study guide in their theory classes and for studying for comprehensive exams. The research references included in this edition are a valuable resource for a graduate student writing a research paper, thesis, or dissertation, or preparing for qualifying exams.

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Introduction to Criminal Justice, 1st Edition

Gorkoff

Introduction to Criminal Justice aims to help people think and rethink, then understand why they think about things the way they do. This isn’t just about learning the way the criminal justice system works. We may ask: What are the system’s historical roots? What are its limits and possibilities? What are its assumptions? What are the unintended consequences? In addition to training police officers, lawyers, or corrections workers on how to work in the system, this text was written to help them think about the system they choose to work in an informed way. This resource also serves students who are not pursuing a job in the criminal justice system—to help create an informed, knowledgeable citizenry.

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Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 13th edition

Saferstein, Roy

Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science presents a clear introduction to the technology of the modern crime laboratory for non-scientists. Authors Richard Saferstein and Tiffany Roy use clear writing, case studies and modern technology to reveal the essence of forensic science.

The authors make forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of readers, from future forensic scientists to those curious about the subject. They define the nature of physical evidence and examine the limitations that technology and current knowledge impose upon its individualization and characterization.

The 13th Edition includes new information on interpreting blood stain patterns, genotyping, and bite mark comparison.

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Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab, 4th edition

Saferstein, Roy

Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab is a stimulating, accessible introduction to forensic science that is ideal for nonscientists. The authors focus on practical applications of forensic technologies, integrating scientific methods into discussions of forensic applications. A major focus is the role of the crime-scene investigator in preserving, recording, and collecting physical evidence at the crime scene.

The 4th Edition includes new information on body worn cameras, the FBI Next Generation Identification system, and the Combined DNA Indexing System. It also has a new chapter on forensic biometrics and facial recognition. Numerous case files have been added to select chapters to illustrate how forensic technology is applied to solving crimes of notoriety.

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