Siegel, Larry J., 1947-
Criminology / Larry J. Siegel, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Lowell. - Eighth edition. - MA, USA : Cengage, c2023. - xxiii, G-11, NI-23,SI-13, 647 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm.
Previous edition published in 2019 by Cengage as: Criminology : the core.
Includes bibliographical references, glossary, and index.
Part 1 Concepts of crime, law, and criminology -- Chapter 1 Crime and criminology -- Chapter 2 The nature and extent of crime -- Chapter 3 Victims and victimization -- Part 2 Theories of crime causation -- Chapter 4 Rational choice theory -- Chapter 5 Trait theories -- Chapter 6 Social structure theories -- Chapter 7 Social process theory -- Chapter 8 Social conflict, critical criminology, and restorative justice -- Chapter 9 Developmental theories: life course, latent trait, and trajectory -- Part 3 Crime typologies -- Chapter 10 Interpersonal violence -- Chapter 11 Political crime and terrorism -- Chapter 12 Economic crimes: blue-collar, white-collar, and green-collar -- Chapter 13 Public order crimes -- Chapter 14 Crimes of the new millennium: cybercrime and transnational organized crime.
"Written by bestselling author Larry Siegel, CRIMINOLOGY, 8th Edition, guides you through the fast-paced field of modern criminology, its most current research and fascinating examples that help you understand criminological theory. Details on the crimes of real-life people illustrate concepts, while unbiased coverage of even the most controversial topics -- ranging from responses to sexual assault on campus to cybercrime -- enables you to form your own opinions about current issues and events. The 8th edition offers insights into racial bias, political crime, terrorism, green-collar crime, ransomware attacks, human trafficking, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and more. Features such as "Crime of the Century" provide in-depth discussions of notorious crimes that captivated the public and shaped the way we view the true meaning of justice. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution."--Provided by the publisher
Adult
Text in English
9780357624746 [paperback] 0357624742 [paperback]
2021950788
Criminology.
Crime--United States.
Crime.
Criminology.
United States.
Criminology / Larry J. Siegel, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Lowell. - Eighth edition. - MA, USA : Cengage, c2023. - xxiii, G-11, NI-23,SI-13, 647 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm.
Previous edition published in 2019 by Cengage as: Criminology : the core.
Includes bibliographical references, glossary, and index.
Part 1 Concepts of crime, law, and criminology -- Chapter 1 Crime and criminology -- Chapter 2 The nature and extent of crime -- Chapter 3 Victims and victimization -- Part 2 Theories of crime causation -- Chapter 4 Rational choice theory -- Chapter 5 Trait theories -- Chapter 6 Social structure theories -- Chapter 7 Social process theory -- Chapter 8 Social conflict, critical criminology, and restorative justice -- Chapter 9 Developmental theories: life course, latent trait, and trajectory -- Part 3 Crime typologies -- Chapter 10 Interpersonal violence -- Chapter 11 Political crime and terrorism -- Chapter 12 Economic crimes: blue-collar, white-collar, and green-collar -- Chapter 13 Public order crimes -- Chapter 14 Crimes of the new millennium: cybercrime and transnational organized crime.
"Written by bestselling author Larry Siegel, CRIMINOLOGY, 8th Edition, guides you through the fast-paced field of modern criminology, its most current research and fascinating examples that help you understand criminological theory. Details on the crimes of real-life people illustrate concepts, while unbiased coverage of even the most controversial topics -- ranging from responses to sexual assault on campus to cybercrime -- enables you to form your own opinions about current issues and events. The 8th edition offers insights into racial bias, political crime, terrorism, green-collar crime, ransomware attacks, human trafficking, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and more. Features such as "Crime of the Century" provide in-depth discussions of notorious crimes that captivated the public and shaped the way we view the true meaning of justice. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution."--Provided by the publisher
Adult
Text in English
9780357624746 [paperback] 0357624742 [paperback]
2021950788
Criminology.
Crime--United States.
Crime.
Criminology.
United States.