Crime and Criminology - Hardcover

Reid, Sue Titus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0072485957 ISBN 13: 9780072485950

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 2002

Synopsis

This time-tested text continues to gives students a broad context in which to study the history, theories, and responses to crime and criminology, using a unique blend of both social science and legal research. The only criminology text to include legal case excerpts to demonstrate the role of the courts in the reformation of the criminal justice system, this book gives readers a solid understanding of the integral relationship between the law and theories of criminal behavior. Current topics are explored beyond the headlines, examining the implications of our governing theories and policies.

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Review:

"This text is one of the best applied texts on the market. It has a fine blend of theory with real-life situations and circumstances, and the examples are exceptional and up-to- date."--Stan Hodges, Texas A&M University-Kingsville"This book combines legal theory and practice with the study of criminology, which is rarely done, and rarely done well, as it is here. A student reading this textbook will get a full analysis of criminology's history, as well as discover the sociological, psychological, and economic factors that contribute to the study of criminology. Too many textbooks fail to explain criminology with this kind of depth and attention to detail, yet the book is not overbearing or off-putting--it is challenging without being difficult."--Cary Federman, Montclair State University "This text is one of the best applied texts on the market. It has a fine blend of theory with real-life situations and circumstances, and the examples are exceptional and up-to- date."--Stan Hodges, Texas A&M University-Kingsville "This book combines legal theory and practice with the study of criminology, which is rarely done, and rarely done well, as it is here. A student reading this textbook will get a full analysis of criminology's history, as well as discover the sociological, psychological, and economic factors that contribute to the study of criminology. Too many textbooks fail to explain criminology with this kind of depth and attention to detail, yet the book is not overbearing or off-putting--it is challenging without being difficult."--Cary Federman, Montclair State University "This text is one of the best applied texts on the market. It has a fine blend of theory with real-life situations and circumstances, and the examples are exceptional and up-to- date."--Stan Hodges, Texas A&M University-Kingsville"This book combines legal theory and practice with the study of criminology, which is rarely done, and rarely done well, as it is here. A student reading this textbook will get a full analysis of criminology's history, as well as discover the sociological, psychological, and economic factors thatcontribute to the study of criminology. Too many textbooks fail to explain criminology with this kind of depth and attention to detail, yet the book is not overbearing or off-putting--it is challenging without being difficult."--Cary Federman, Montclair State University

From the Publisher:

The ninth edition retains its fifteen-chapter format, but content has been carefully streamlined and shortened to reflect the preferences of faculty and students who use it.
Consistently praised for meticulous updating, the ninth edition is one of the most current texts available, with new case studies, boxes, and examples throughout, including several new "Exhibits" boxes (e.g. "The Case against Limiting Access to the Internet," "Crimes and their Causes," and "A National Study of Stalking: Key Findings and Policy Implications.")
"Exhibits" boxes provide insights and background information on current events, legal decisions, and other topics of interest, engaging students with lively discussions about ongoing events in crime and criminology.
Unique and consistently valued integration of the law and the social sciences, focusing on sociological theories of crime causation and other traditional topics, as well as numerous excerpts from appellate opinions to demonstrate the role of the law in studying crime and criminology
The ninth edition retains strong pedagogical aids such as Chapter Outlines, Key Terms, In-Margin Glossary, Chapter Summaries, End of Chapter Study Questions, and extensive endnotes to help students' comprehension of difficult theories.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0072485957
• ISBN 13: 9780072485950
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 592