Introduction to criminology : theories, methods, and criminal behavior

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Author:

Hagan, Frank E.

ISBN:

9781452242347

Personal Author:

Hagan, Frank E.

Edition:

8th ed.

Publication Information:

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, c2013.

Physical Description:

xx, 527 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

General Note:

Previous ed.: 2011.

Formerly CIP.

Contents:

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Research methods in criminology -- General characteristics of crime and criminals -- What is victimology? -- Early and classical criminological theories -- Biological and psychological theories -- Sociological mainstream theories -- Sociological critical theories and integrated theories -- Violent crime -- Property crime: occasional, conventional, and professional -- White collar crime: occupational and corporate -- Political crime and terrorism -- Organized crime -- Public order crime -- Computer crime -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- References -- Photo credits -- Index -- About the author.

Subject Term:

Criminology.

Criminology -- United States.

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Introduction to Criminology, 8th Edition is a streamlined, focused introduction to the study of criminology with more attention to crime typologies than other texts, plus Crime Files boxes that offer real-world, well-known examples of the crime types discussed. Written by an active researcher, this student-focused text is intended to arouse student interest in the fascinating field of criminology. The full-color design and a new just-in-time learning enhancement--margin notes that link students to online learning materials at appropriate points in the chapters--bring the text to life for students visually and virtually. Key topics and statistics have been fully updated in this new edition to make the material most relevant for your course.