Criminology - Softcover

Adler, Freda; Mueller, Gerhard O.; Laufer, William

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ISBN 10: 007312446X ISBN 13: 9780073124469

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2006

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This leading text for courses in Criminology is known for its lucid style, student-oriented approach, and interdisciplinary global perspective. The text comes in two versions--with or without coverage of the criminal justice system.

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Reorganization of individual chapters brings the text sequence of material more in synch with the way most instructors actually teach the course (for example, Ch. 8, 'Targets and Victims of Crime' and Ch. 9, 'Alternative Explanations of Crime' have been reversed).
Expanded coverage of political criminology (terrorism, etc.) in Chapter 11, "Violent Crime" insures adequate treatment of this hot topic within criminology.
Extensive updating of research; plentiful 1999 references make this the most current book available.
"Crime Surfing" exercises integrated into each chapter enable students to explore the web in a directed, focused fashion.
"Did You Know?" inserts in every chapter engage student's natural curiosity about intriguing criminological issues.
"Where Do We Go From Here?" and "Of Immediate Concern" boxed features highlight current issues and dilemmas in criminology.
All-new design and significantly enhanced photo program make the book much more visually appealing and inviting for today's student.
This edition continues to offer the excellent coverage of international and comparative crime and criminology for which it is so well known.
An acclaimed thematic box, 'Window to the World,' highlights the international dimensions of crime and criminology study in every chapter.
'Theory Informs Policy' sections demonstrate the interrelatedness of theory, policy, and practice in order to highlight the practical aspect of the work of criminologists.
Careful attention to pedagogy guides students through the text highlighting and amplifying the text material through such features as: chapter outlines, list of key terms, chapter review sections, Internet exercises, and a glossary, as well as illustrations, charts and tables.
Interactive student CD-ROM, "Making the Grade," features chapter-by-chapter quizzes (with feedback), a study skills primer, and Internet guide, and much more.
In-depth treatment of high-tech crimes such as pornography on the Internet and cyber vandalism in Chapter 12, "Crimes Against Property," thrusts the book firmly into the 21st century.

About the Author:

Dr. Freda Adler is a Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice. She is the Director of the Master of Science Program in Criminology and a Visiting Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her BA in sociology, her MA in criminology, and her Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Adler began her career in criminal justice as an evaluator of drug and alcohol treatment programs for federal and state governments. Since 1968, she has taught subjects such as criminal justice, criminology, comparative criminal justice systems, statistics, and research methods. She has served as criminal justice advisor to the United Nations, as well as to federal, state, and foreign governments. Dr. Adler's published works include 13 books as author or coauthor, 9 books as editor or coeditor, and over 90 journal articles. She has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Criminal Justice, Criminology, and the Journal of Research on Crime and Delinquency. Dr. Adler serves as editorial consultant to the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology and is coeditor of Advances in Criminological Theory. She also has served as president as the American Society of Criminology (1994-1995).

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