Criminology theory research and policy

Synopsis

Across America, crime is a constant public concern. Criminology: Theory, Research, and Policy, Second Edition provides comprehensive coverage of the leading criminological theories using sociology, psychology, biology, and ecology to explain how and why crime occurs. The text combines classical criminology with timely topics including substance abuse, gang violence, Internet crimes, and terrorism. Using a social sciences approach, the authors discuss how criminology influences public policy throughout the text. Preview several sample chapters for this text now! Click on the additional information link for access to download sample chapters, or on the supplements tab at left to download sample instructor's ancillaries. Preview sample chapters for this text now! Files are in PDF format, requiring Adobe Reader. Samples are for professional review purposes only. Copying or redistributing these files is strictly prohibited. Chapter 1 - Crime and Criminology Chapter 3 - Neo-Classical Criminology Chapter 5 - Psychology and Crime Chapter 8 - Social Conflict and Crime Chapter 15 - Crimes of the Powerful