Criminology: A Sociological Understanding, 8th edition

Steven E. Barkan

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Criminology: A Sociological Understanding presents award-winning coverage of the sociology of criminology. It assesses the impact of race, ethnicity, gender and social class on crime and the treatment of criminals. Moving beyond simple “get tough” approaches, Author Steven Barkan asserts that understanding the social causes of criminal behavior is the first step to addressing it. He urges readers to take a critical eye to our reliance on the criminal justice system as a means of reducing crime.

The thoroughly revised 8th Edition includes the latest statistics and research on crime and criminal justice available as the text went to production. Dozens of new references have been added and older ones deleted.

ISBN-13: 9780137636150

Subject: Criminal Justice

Category: Introduction to Criminology

PART 1: UNDERSTANDING CRIME AND VICTIMIZATION

Criminology and the Sociological Perspective
Public Opinion, the News Media, and the Crime Problem
The Measurement and Patterning of Criminal Behavior
Victims and Victimization

PART 2: EXPLAINING CRIME

Classical and Neoclassical Perspectives
Biological and Psychological Explanations
Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Structure
Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Process
Sociological Theories: Critical Perspectives

PART 3: CRIMINAL BEHAVIORS

Violent Crime: Homicide, Assault, and Robbery
Violence Against Women
Property Crime and Fraud
White-Collar and Organized Crime
Political Crime

PART 4: CONTROLLING AND PREVENTING CRIME

Consensual Crime
Policing: Dilemmas of Crime Control in a Democratic Society
Prosecution and Punishment
Conclusion: How Can We Reduce Crime?