Criminology

The Essentials
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-4129-9943-4
Verlag: SAGE Publications

Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 229 mm

Criminology: The Essentials presents a well-written overview of the major theoretical perspectives and crime types discussed in most introductory criminology classes. It covers the most up-to-date theories and research in a concise manner and in a cost-effective format. Each chapter in the book includes chapter-opening vignettes, interesting photos, many tables and figures to engage students' interest. In the often-difficult theory chapters are concluding Policy and Prevention sections, and summary tables to compare and contrast the theories presented to promote a deep understanding of the concepts presented.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Walsh, Anthony

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface
Chapter 1: Criminology, Crime and Criminal Law
Chapter 2: Measuring Crime and Criminal Behavior
Chapter 3: The Early Schools of Criminology
Chapter 4: Social Structural Theories
Chapter 5: Social Process Theories
Chapter 6: Critical Theories: Marxist, Conflict, and Feminist
Chapter 7: Psychosocial Theories
Chapter 8: Biosocial Approaches
Chapter 9: Developmental Theories: From Delinquency to Crime to Desistance
Chapter 10: Violent Crimes
Chapter 11: Terrorism
Chapter 12: Property Crime
Chapter 13: Public Order Crime
Chapter 14: White Collar and Organized Crime
Chapter 15: Victimology: Exploring the Experience of Victimization
References
Glossary

Über Autor(innen)

Walsh, Anthony
Anthony Walsh received his Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University and is a professor of criminology at Boise State University. He has field experience in both law enforcement and corrections. His special interests include the biological bases of human behavior, criminology, statistics, and criminal justice assessment and counseling.

Anthony Walsh received his Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University and is a professor of criminology at Boise State University. He has field experience in both law enforcement and corrections. His special interests include the biological bases of human behavior, criminology, statistics, and criminal justice assessment and counseling. He is the author of 27 books. He has authored over 100 journal articles or book chapters.