Combining the didactic approach of a textbook with well-edited
critical research articles, Introduction to Criminology provides
the best of both worlds, offering a unique new spin on the core
textbook format. Organized like a more traditional introductory
criminology text, this Text/Reader is divided into 14 sections that
contain all the usual topics taught in an introduction to
criminology course. After a comprehensive overview, each section
has an introductory "mini-chapter" that provides engaging coverage
of key concepts, developments, controversial issues, and research
in the field. These authored introductions are followed by
carefully selected and edited original research articles. The
readings were written by criminology experts and often have a
policy orientation that will help address student interest in the
"so what?" application of theory. Key Features and Benefits
Features the unique "How to Read a Research Article"-tied to the
first reading in the book-to guide students in understanding and
learning from the edited articles that appear throughout the text
Boasts extensive and innovative coverage of the field of
criminology, with special emphasis on the modern psychosocial and
biosocial theories and concepts and integrating them with
traditional sociological theories Utilizes unique summary tables at
the ends of all theory chapters to allow students to quickly
observe differences and similarities between competing theories
Concludes all theory chapters with a distinctive section that
presents policy and prevention implications to describe how the
theories can be applied to social and criminal justice policies
Covers a wide variety of crime typologies, including serialkilling,
terrorism, substance abuse, white-collar crime, and organized
crime-topics of particular interest to students Provides an
introduction to each reading to give students an overview of the
purpose, main points, and conclusions of each article, and
evaluates their policy implications Offers a clear and concise
summary of key terms and concepts in each section coupled with
discussion questions that enhance student comprehension of both the
authored text and the readings
Ancillaries An Instructors' Resources on CD-ROM includes
computerized testing, PowerPoint slides, teaching activities, and
more. Contact Customer Care at 1-800-818-7243 (6 a.m. - 5 p.m., PT)
to request a copy. A robust student study site at
www.sagepub.com/walshstudy features additional readings,
self-quizzes, e-flashcards, links to audio and video archives of
NPR and Frontline, and Web exercises.
Intended Audience This unique text/reader is designed for
students enrolled in Introduction to Criminology courses.
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