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PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-101071859005
ISBN-139781071859001
eBay Product ID (ePID)15064054850
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Number of Pages560 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroduction to Criminology : Why Do They Do It?
Publication Year2024
SubjectSociology / General, General
TypeNot Available
Subject AreaReference, Social Science
AuthorStephen G. Tibbetts, Joseph A. Schwartz, Pamela J. Schram
FormatBook, Other
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Item Height4.3 in
Item Weight43.6 Oz
Item Length0.3 in
Item Width3.3 in
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Edition Number4
LCCN2023-044955
ReviewsA robust, easily accessible text book by which to teach a comprehensive course on criminological theory! Simply the best on the market!
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal364
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Table Of ContentChapter 1: Introduction to Criminology What Is a Crime?What Are Criminology and Criminal Justice?The Consensus and Conflict Perspectives of CrimeThe Criminal Justice SystemCriminological TheoryVictimologyChapter 2: Measuring Crime Data From Law Enforcement AgenciesData From Victims of Crime: The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)Comparing the NCVS With Uniform Crime Reports and NIBRSData From Self-Report SurveysAdditional Approaches to Collecting DataChapter 3: The Classical School of Criminological Thought Pre-Classical Perspectives on Crime and PunishmentThe Age of EnlightenmentThe Classical School of CriminologyThe Impact of Beccaria's Work on Other TheoristsThe Neoclassical School of CriminologyThe Decline of Classical/Neoclassical TheoryChapter 4: Contemporary Classical and Deterrence Research The Rebirth of Deterrence Theory and Contemporary ResearchRational Choice TheoryRoutine Activities TheoryChapter 5: Early Positivism: Biological Theories of Crime Early Biological Theories of BehaviorLombroso's Theory of Atavism and Born CriminalsAfter Lombroso: The IQ-Testing EraBody-Type Theory: Sheldon's Model of SomatotypingChapter 6: Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior Studies Examining the Influence of Genetics and EnvironmentCytogenetic Studies: The XYY FactorHormones and Neurotransmitters: Chemicals That Determine Criminal BehaviorBrain InjuriesCentral Versus Autonomic Nervous System ActivityBiosocial Approaches to Explaining Criminal BehaviorChapter 7: Psychological/Trait Theories of Crime Early Psychological Theorizing Regarding Criminal BehaviorModern Psychological Perspectives of CriminalityMental Health and the Criminal Justice SystemChapter 8: Social Structure Theories of Crime I: Early Development and Strain Models of Crime Early European Theorists of Social Structure: Comte, Guerry, and QueteletMerton's Strain TheoryVariations of Merton's Strain TheoryGeneral Strain TheoryChapter 9: Social Structure Theories of Crime II: Social Disorganization and Subcultures The Ecological School and the Chicago School of CriminologyShaw and McKay's Theory of Social DisorganizationCultural and Subcultural Theories of CrimeChapter 10: Social Process and Control Theories of Crime Learning TheoriesControl TheoriesA General Theory of Crime: Low Self-ControlChapter 11: Labeling Theory and Conflict/Marxist/Radical Theories of Crime Labeling TheoryConflict PerspectivesAdditional Critical TheoriesChapter 12: Feminist Theories of Crime A Brief History of Feminism in the United StatesFeminist Perspectives on GenderTraditional Theories of Female CrimeThe Liberation ThesisPower-Control TheoryFeminist Perspectives on Understanding Crime and Criminal BehaviorCritiques of Feminist TheoriesPolicies Based on Feminist Theories of CrimeChapter 13: Developmental/Life-Course Perspectives on Criminality Basic Concepts and Early Developmental TheoryAntidevelopmental Theory: Low Self-Control TheorySampson and Laub's Developmental ModelMoffitt's Developmental TaxonomyThornberry's Interactional Model of OffendingChapter 14: White-Collar Crime, Organized Crime, and Cybercrime White-Collar CrimeIncidence and Impact on SocietyTypes of White-Collar CrimeTheoretical ExplanationsOrganized CrimeCybercrimeChapter 15: Hate Crimes, Mass Murder, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Hate CrimesMulticideTerrorismHomeland SecurityChapter 16: Drugs and Crime DepressantsNarcoticsStimulantsOther Commonly Abused DrugsTrends of Drug UseThe Link Between Drugs and CrimeModern Policies Related to Reducing Drug Use
SynopsisIntroduction 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, Joseph A. Schwartz, 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. Updates to the Fourth Edition include recent major social events, such as the George Floyd protests; changes in crime trends and criminal behavior as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; updated crime statistics, case studies, as well as contemporary topics, such as mass shooting events and the legalization of marijuana use., 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, Joseph A. Schwartz, 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. Updates to the Fourth Editioninclude recent major social events, such as the George Floyd protests; changes in crime trends and criminal behavior as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; updated crime statistics, case studies, as well as contemporary topics, such as mass shooting events and the legalization of marijuana use., Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It? offers a contemporary and integrated discussion of key criminological theories to help learners understand crime in the 21st century. Focusing on why offenders commit crimes, authors Pamela J. Schram, Joseph A. Schwartz, 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 readers can clearly understand the application of theory to criminal behavior. Updates to the Fourth Edition include recent major social events; changes in crime trends and criminal behavior as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; updated crime statistics, case studies, as well as contemporary topics, such as mass shooting events and the legalization of marijuana use. Also available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Learn more about 978-1-0719-1451-9, Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It? - Vantage Learning Platform, Fourth Edition., Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It? offers a contemporary and integrated discussion of key criminological theories to help learners understand crime in the 21st century. Focusing on why offenders commit crimes, authors Pamela J. Schram, Joseph A. Schwartz, and Stephen G. Tibbetts apply established theories to real-life examples to ......
LC Classification NumberHV6025.S38 2025
