Criminal behavior : theories, typologies, and criminal justice

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Title:

Author:

Helfgott, Jacqueline B.

ISBN:

9781412904872

Personal Author:

Helfgott, Jacqueline B.

Publication Information:

Los Angeles : SAGE, c2008.

Physical Description:

xv, 605 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Pt. I. Theories and Typologies -- Ch. 1. Criminal Behavior: Nature, Extent, and Measurement -- Ch. 2. Theories of Criminal Behavior -- Ch. 3. Typologies of Crime and Mental Disorders -- Ch. 4. Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior -- Pt. II. Criminal Typologies -- Ch. 5. Violent Crime -- Ch. 6. Sex Crime -- Ch. 7. Economic Crime -- Ch. 8. Public Order Crime -- Ch. 9. Political Crime -- Ch. 10. The Influence of Technology, Media, and Popular Culture on Criminal Behavior: Copycat Crime and Cybercrime -- Pt. III. Applying Theories and Typologies to Criminal Justice Policy and Practice -- Ch. 11. Applied Criminology: How Theories and Typologies Are Used in the Criminal Justice System -- Ch. 12. Challenges for the Future.

Abstract:

"Criminal Behavior: Theories, Typologies, and Criminal Justice is a comprehensive core text that provides an interdisciplinary overview of criminal behavior by examining relevant crime theories, explanations of how and why crime typologies are developed, literature reviews for major crime categories, and discussions of how crime theories and crime typologies are applied throughout the criminal justice process. This text offers insight into criminal behavior for undergraduate and graduate students in criminology and criminal justice, psychology, and related fields."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Criminal behavior -- Textbooks.

Criminal justice, Administration of -- Textbooks.

Electronic Access:

Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0829/2007052837-b.html
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0829/2007052837-d.html
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0829/2007052837-t.html

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Rich in historical and contemporary theory and research, Criminal Behavior: Theories, Typologies, and Criminal Justice is a comprehensive core text that provides an interdisciplinary overview of criminal behavior by examining relevant crime theories, explanations of how and why crime typologies are developed, literature reviews for major crime categories, and discussions of how crime theories and crime typologies are used throughout the criminal justice process. Focusing on relevant themes and current issues, this text also looks closely at categorizations of criminal behavior, the relationship between crime and pop culture, mass media, and computer technology, and gender issues and crime. This engaging book applies theory and research to real-world criminal justice practice.

Key Features and Benefits:

Applies theory and research to concrete examples of criminal justice practice in law enforcement, public safety, courts/law, and corrections Explores real-world examples and contemporary issues-using chapter-opening vignettes, illustrative photos and graphs, boxed real-life case studies, and an interdisciplinary framework--making the text lively and engaging Views crime as a dynamic, changing phenomenon and examines how mass media and computer technology shape criminal behavior in a unique chapter on crime, media, and technology that addresses cybercrime and copy cat crimes--topics that fascinate students Examines feminist issues and cultural criminology, reviewing the role of gender and culture in shaping criminal behavior Boasts full chapters on political crime and economic crime--subjects often ignored in other texts Includes comparative information throughout, giving students an international perspective, as well as topical coverage relating to race, ethnicity, and gender issues

Ancillaries

A Student study site includes self-quizzes, e-flashcards, NPR and Frontline audio and video clips, SAGE Journal articles, and more. Instructor Resources on CD include test questions, PowerPoint slides, and in-class exercises.