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Criminology - Connecting Theory, Research and Practice (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Criminology - Connecting Theory, Research and Practice (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Connections among theory, research, and practice are the heart and
soul of criminology. This book offers a comprehensive and balanced
introduction to criminology, demonstrating the value of
understanding the relationships between criminological theory,
research, and practice in the study of crime and criminal behavior.
Utilising a range of case studies and thought-provoking features,
it encourages students to think critically and provides a
foundation for understanding criminology as a systematic,
theoretically grounded science. It includes: A comprehensive
overview of crime in American society, including the nature and
meaning of crime and American criminal law as well as the
scientific study of crime, A concise, straightforward, and
practical approach to the study of the American criminal justice
system and its various components, including individual chapters on
police, courts, and corrections, An overview of criminological
theory, including classical, biological, psychological and
sociological approaches, A survey of typologies of criminological
behavior including interpersonal violent crimes, property crime,
public order crime, organized and white collar crime, state crime,
environmental harm and cybercrime, Concluding thoughts exploring
challenges facing criminal justice policy and the future of
criminological theory. This new edition has been thoroughly revised
and updated and includes brand new chapters on corrections, courts,
criminal law, law enforcement, and technology and cybercrime. It is
packed with useful and instructive features such as themed boxed
case studies in every chapter, critical thinking questions, lists
of further reading, and links to e-resources. A companion website
includes PowerPoint slides for lecturers, links to useful
resources, and lists of further reading.
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