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Criminology (Justice Series), 5th edition

  • Frank Schmalleger

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Criminology is a clear, thought-provoking exploration of core concepts, the latest research and current events shaping criminal justice today. Built to be affordable without sacrificing academic rigor, its pedagogy will move you beyond memorization to true understanding.

Cases and current events throughout illustrate principles from the text. You'll be prompted to think critically about conflicts, ethical issues, and evidence on crime prevention programs, while drawing on what you've learned about criminological theories.

The 5th Edition of Criminology explores new theories of criminology and considers the impact of the most pressing issues today. It also adds web links to YouTube® videos discussing connections between crime and the economy.

Published by Pearson (July 14th 2021) - Copyright © 2020

ISBN-13: 9780137536207

Subject: Criminal Justice

Category: Introduction to Criminology

PART I. CRIMINOLOGY EXPLAINED — THE EVIL MEN (AND WOMEN) DO

  1. What Is Criminology? — Understanding Crime and Criminals

PART II. CRIME CAUSATION — WHAT WE DO AND WHY WE DO IT

  1. Classical and Neoclassical Criminology — Choice and Consequences
  2. Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior — It's What We Are
  3. Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives — Interaction Is Key
  4. Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior — It's How We Think
  5. Social Structure — It's Where and How We Live
  6. Social Process and Social Development — It's What We Learn
  7. Social Conflict and Emergent Theories — It's How We Relate

PART III. THE CRIME PICTURE — IT's NOT PRETTY

  1. Criminal Victimization — It's Personal
  2. Crimes against Persons-What We Fear
  3. Crimes against Property — It's What We Lose
  4. White-Collar and Organized Crime — Crime as a Job
  5. Drug and Sex Crimes — Recreational Offenses

PART IV. CRIME IN THE MODERN WORLD — TODAY's HEADLINES

  1. Technology and Crime — It's a Double-Edged Sword
  2. Globalization and Terrorism — Our Small World