Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction, 11th edition

Frank Schmalleger

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Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction prompts you to think critically about the causes of crime and the link between crime theories and policies. Throughout the text, author Frank Schmalleger frames content through the hallmark theme of social problems versus individual responsibility. Real-life stories and up-to-date examples bring to life both historical and modern criminological approaches.

The 11th Edition offers up-to-date coverage of crime and crime prevention, exploring topics such as carjacking, fentanyl, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Act. The use of person-first language throughout makes the text more accessible.

ISBN-13: 9780135329368

Subject: Criminal Justice

Category: Introduction to Criminology

Part 1. Crime and Criminology

What Is Criminology? Understanding Crimes and the People Who Commit Them
Where Do Theories Come From? From Idea to Evidence

Part 2. Crime Causation

Early Theories of Crime: Historical Perspectives
Biosocial Theories, Body Chemistry and Neurocriminology: Interaction Is Key
Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior: It’s How We Think

Part 3. Crime Causation Revisited

Social Structure Theories: It’s Where and How We Live
Theories of Social Process and Social Development: It’s What We Learn
Social Conflict and Emergent Theories: It’s How We Relate

Part 4. The Crime Picture

Criminal Victimization: It’s Personal
Crimes against Persons: It’s What We Fear
Crimes against Property: It’s What We Lose
White-Collar and Organized Crime: Crime as a Job
Drug and Sex Crimes: Recreational Offenses
High Technology Crime: It’s a Double-Edged Sword
Globalization and Terrorism: Our Small World