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Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It? offers a
contemporary and integrated discussion of key criminological
theories to help students understand crime in the 21st century.
Focusing on why offenders commit crimes, authors Pamela J. Schram
and Stephen G. Tibbetts apply established theories to real-life
examples to explain criminal behavior. Coverage of violent and
property crimes is included throughout theory chapters so that
students can clearly understand the application of theory to
criminal behavior. Also available as a digital option (courseware).
Learn more about Introduction to Criminology- Vantage Digital
Option, Third Edition [ISBN: 978-1-0718-2833-5]
"Arguably, the complete package. A very good overview of topics and
additional learning opportunities together with research articles
all in one place. This book is a 'one-stop shop.'" -Stuart Agnew,
University of Suffolk Criminological Theory: A Text/Reader, Third
Edition helps students understand criminological theory, with each
authored section of the text enhanced by empirical research
articles that put theory into context. Key criminological theories
are introduced and followed by articles that show how
criminological theory can be applied to current policies,
challenges, and issues, making it easier for students to connect
theory and application. New to the Third Edition: Updated journal
articles introduce students to important topics, such as media
consumption and support for capital punishment, gender differences
in delinquency, bias and police stops, and the effectiveness of
reintegrative shaming and restorative justice. A new section
dedicated entirely to feminist perspectives introduces students to
feminist models of crime and underscores the importance of
examining research related to female offending. A stronger global
view integrated throughout the book increases students' exposure to
criminological research and theory across nations and continents.
Several of the new readings are written by authors or use samples
from outside the United States, including South Africa, Brazil,
Canada, Korea, and more. New case studies examine offender motives
to help students apply the theories discussed to interesting and
memorable examples. Policy is now integrated into each section,
allowing students to see the practical policy implications of each
theory. Coverage of critical topics has been expanded throughout to
introduce students to important issues, such as the influence of
employment on criminal behavior, the success of school programs in
reducing delinquent behavior, and federal sentencing guidelines in
regard to crack versus powder cocaine. Statistics, graphs, and
tables have all been updated to demonstrate the most recent trends
in criminology.
Congratulations to Steve Tibbetts, winner of the Outstanding
Professional Development Award at CSU-San Bernadino! "This book is
interesting, informative, comprehensive, and-more importantly for
students of criminology-accessible." -Robert Apel, University at
Albany "Without doubt, Criminals in the Making will spark debate,
incite controversy and challenge mainstream criminological
understanding."-THEORETICAL CRIMINOLOGY Why do individuals exposed
to the same environment turn out so differently, with some engaging
in crime and others abiding by societal rules and norms? Why are
males involved in violent crime more often than females? And why do
the precursors of serious pathological behavior typically emerge in
childhood? The authors of this text address key questions
surrounding criminal propensity by discussing studies of the
life-course perspective-criminological research linking biological
factors associated with criminality and social environmental agents
thought to cause, facilitate, or otherwise influence one's tendency
towards criminal activity. The text offers a comprehensive,
interdisciplinary understanding of the current thinking in the
field about criminal behavior over the course of a lifetime and
ends on a positive note, highlighting interventions proven
effective and illustrating how the life-course perspective has
contributed to a greater understanding of the causes of crime. Key
Features and Benefits Includes a recurring boxed feature on the
thief 'Stanley,' adapted from Clifford Shaw's classic case study
that was published in a well-known book entitled "The Jack-Roller:
A Delinquent Boy's Own Story" to clarify the life-course concept
Provides numerous helpful illustrations of the brain and nervous
system to illustrate biological concepts, Addresses interesting
issues such as the impact of lead on brain development and the
limits of parental influences in boxed inserts throughout the book
Features policy recommendations and initiatives for the prevention
of crime in the concluding chapter to spark classroom discussion
and guide future student research Intended Audience: Designed for
upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in criminal justice
and criminology, sociology, and psychology programs, this
groundbreaking supplement provides novel insights into criminal
pathology for courses such as Criminological Theory and
Introduction to Criminology. "I think this is going to be an
important book, one that generates discussion and maybe even
motivates criminology to become more scientific. This book will
force people to reassess their understanding of crime and see how
many known facts of crime are illusory once biological concepts are
considered." -Matt DeLisi, Iowa State University
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