Criminology: Connecting Theory, Research, and Practice - Hardcover

Chambliss, William; Hass, Aida

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0073527971 ISBN 13: 9780073527970

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2011

Synopsis

Well-known researchers and academics, William Chambliss and Aida Hass help students make the vital connections they need to understand and succeed in criminology. Criminology: Connecting Theory, Research, and Practice demonstrates the value of understanding the relationship between criminological theory, research, and practice in the study of crime and criminal behavior. In doing so, it better equips students to comprehend the role of criminological theory and research in the development of criminal justice policies and practices.

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About the Author:

William J. Chambliss is a Professor of Sociology at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He is the author and editor of over fifteen books in the field of sociology of law, criminology and sociological theory including, "Law, Order and Power" (with Robert Seidman), "On The Take: From Petty Thieves to Presidents", "Boxman: A Professional Thief's Journey" (with Harry King), "Making Law" (with Marjorie Zatz) and "Exploring Criminology". He is a past President of the American Society of Criminology (1989 - 1990) and the Society for the Study of Social Problems (1992 - 1993). He has received numerous awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Sociological Society's Criminology Section and the Bruce Smith Sr. Award for Outstanding Contributions to Criminal Justice from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. He has served on the President's Crime Commission and has been a consultant to the New Jersey State Supreme Court. He is currently a fellow of the American Society of Criminology.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0073527971
• ISBN 13: 9780073527970
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 496