An Introduction To Crime And Criminology

Author : Hennessey Hayes
Publisher : Pearson Australia
ISBN 13 : 1486004989
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Crime and Criminology written by Hennessey Hayes and published by Pearson Australia. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Crime & Criminology 4e, continues to bring together some of Australia’s most widely respected authorities on criminology. The text explores popular knowledge and understanding about crime, contrasting it with what we know about crime from official sources as well as from crime victims. The authors present and analyse the various ways that crime is defined and measured, the many and varied dimensions of crime, the broad range of theories offered to explain crime as well as some of the main ways governments and other agencies respond to and attempt to prevent crime.

Author : Robert C. Winters
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466597119
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Crime and Crime Causation written by Robert C. Winters and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to Crime and Crime Causation is a student-friendly textbook that defines and explains the concepts of crime, criminal law, and criminology. Ideal for a one-semester course, the book compares and contrasts early criminal behavior and today‘s modern forms of crime. It also explores society‘s responses to criminal behavior in the past

Author : Tim Newburn
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317244257
Total Pages : 1863 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Criminology written by Tim Newburn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-02-22 with total page 1863 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and accessible, Tim Newburn’s bestselling Criminology provides an introduction to the fundamental themes, concepts, theories, methods and events that underpin the subject and form the basis for all undergraduate degree courses and modules in Criminology and Criminal Justice. This third edition includes: A new chapter on politics, reflecting the ever increasing coverage of political influence and decision making on criminology courses New and updated crime data and analysis of trends, plus new content on recent events such as the Volkswagen scandal, the latest developments on historic child abuse, as well as extended coverage throughout of the English riots A fully revised and updated companion website, including exam, review and multiple choice questions, a live Twitter feed from the author providing links to media and academic coverage of events related to the concepts covered in the book, together with links to a dedicated textbook Facebook page Fully updated to reflect recent developments in the field and extensively illustrated, this authoritative text, written by a leading criminologist and experienced lecturer, is essential reading for all students of Criminology and related fields.

Author : Robert Douglas White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780195426090
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crime & Criminology written by Robert Douglas White and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first Canadian edition of Crime and Criminology: An Introduction combines Canadian empirical research, policy, and legal issues to create a thoroughly Canadian text. Ideal for university and college students enrolled in introductory criminological theory courses, the book offers a solidfoundation to criminology which unites traditional theories of crime with contemporary approaches and perspectives. By relating theory to everyday Canadian examples and events, students gain a solid grounding in the major theoretical considerations of the nature and causes of criminal behaviour. Newdiscussion on ecology and environmental theories are unique to this edition. Updated references reflect recent research in emerging fields of criminology.

Author : Robert Douglas White
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crime and Criminology written by Robert Douglas White and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies basic approaches within criminology, including classical, biological and psychological positivist, labeling, Marxist, feminist, republican, left realist, new right, and critical. The book discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each perspective and its contribution to the field as a whole.

Author : Raymond J. Michalowski
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Order, Law, and Crime written by Raymond J. Michalowski and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Frank E. Hagan
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544339046
Total Pages : 798 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Criminology written by Frank E. Hagan and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-01-02 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is one of the best texts I have seen in a while...It makes the world of criminology less daunting and more relevant." —Allyson S. Maida, St. John’s University Introduction to Criminology, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminology, focusing on the vital core areas of the field—theory, method, and criminal behavior. With more attention to crime typologies than most introductory texts, Hagan and Daigle investigate all forms of criminal activity, such as organized crime, white collar crime, political crime, and environmental crime. The methods of operation, the effects on society and policy decisions, and the connection between theory and criminal behavior are all explained in a clear, accessible manner. A Complete Teaching & Learning Package

Author : Pamela Davies
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1529765293
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Criminology written by Pamela Davies and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction to all the key topics, perspectives, and themes that you will cover when studying criminology and criminal justice. An Introduction to Criminology provides you with a thorough grounding in the main traditions and perspectives within the discipline and introduces cutting edge emerging themes that will shape criminology for years to come. It features insight from over 30 international experts with each chapter written by leading specialists within the field, giving you an in-depth and authoritative account of each vital area of study, from organised crime and victimisation to life-course criminology, prisons, and youth justice. Key features: Covers emerging areas of criminology and contemporary issues such as cybercrime, cultural criminology, hate crime, human trafficking, and gendered violence. Contains a range of features to help you study, including case studies and questions, student voices and advice, reflective exercises and more. Supports lecturers by providing access to a suite of online resources, featuring exclusive video content from the SAGE Video Criminology Collection, critical thinking exercises, multiple choice tests, and sample essay questions. Essential reading for any student of criminology, this will be a go-to reference text throughout your studies.

Author : Jamie Harding
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1526411881
Total Pages : 505 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Criminal Justice written by Jamie Harding and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2017-01-13 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coverage of all the core aspects of Criminal Justice is accompanied by details of a wide range of insights and experiences of real world practitioners to really bring the subject to life, providing students with a resource they can rely on throughout their degree

Author : Chris Crowther-Dowey
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9781403912152
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice written by Chris Crowther-Dowey and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-06-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging textbook is the ideal starting-point for anyone studying criminology or criminal justice. Assuming no prior knowledge, it provides a clear and user-friendly introduction to the key definitions and issues of crime. Exploring crime data, the criminal justice system and theories of crime, the text aims to broaden students' understanding by focusing on the relationship between theory, methods, policy and practice and setting the British picture in comparative context. It is supported by an excellent pedagogical infrastructure, which ensures that a clear thematic and conceptual framework connects the different parts of the book.