Criminology: The Core - Softcover

Siegel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534519423 ISBN 13: 9780534519421

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This new CORE edition of Siegel's best-selling CRIMINOLOGY, Seventh Edition and CRIMINOLOGY: THEORIES, PATTERNS, AND TYPOLOGIES, Seventh Edition takes a concise look at criminology and criminological theory. Not just the same book, this version is a complete rewrite, making this a shorter, less expensive alternative to other criminology texts on the market. The material has been carefully structured to cover relevant information in a manageable format and in a presentation that is interesting and contemporary. Siegel continues to incorporate unbiased, high-interest examples on many diverse criminology issues that characterize its interdisciplinary nature.

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Review:

"Iave examined a variety of other popular criminology textbooks but havenat found any that I like as well. This book really does try to make it easy for students to identify key points, recognize connections between material in different chapters, and find additional material when they find a subject of interest. This is definitely the book I will adopt for my course, because it is well written, comprehensive, and popular with my students."

Synopsis:

An introductory, college level overview of the field of criminology, emphasizing the many perspectives and approaches within the field. Includes analysis of scholarly and scientific works, with abundant examples of high profile cases. Covers concepts of crime, law, and criminology; theories based on choice, traits, social structure, social process,

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0534519423
• ISBN 13: 9780534519421
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416