Criminology : an interdisciplinary approach
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Criminology : an interdisciplinary approach
Sage Publications, c2007
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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"I find that Walsh's text is a great value for the price in that it encompasses a number of criminal justice topics, a strong theoretical discussion, and dedicates chapters to the integrated approach of criminology. [It also features] an interdisciplinary approach that integrates rather than separates the theories [and] a comprehensive student study site that challenges the student to move beyond the classroom and textbook."-Erin Conley-Monroe, Harold Washington College
I was impressed after reviewing the table of contents that Walsh included separate Chapters on Terrorism and Drugs . . . I felt that Walsh's writing is very sophisticated and better organized with regards to Chapters than [the competition]. I really liked how the interdisciplinary approach is explained and the organization/choice of theories covered.... It addresses Criminology more at the interdisciplinary approach and explains why that is important. I [also] find Sage's [student study site at www.sagepub.com/criminologystudy] to be thorough and easy to navigate. Walsh is a much better value for the price."-Cathryn Lavery, Iona College
This unique text offers an interdisciplinary perspective on crime and criminality by integrating the latest theories, concepts, and research from sociology, psychology, and biology. Offering a more complete look at the world of criminology than any other existing text, authors Anthony Walsh and Lee Ellis first present criminological theory and concepts in their traditional form and then show how integrating theory and concepts from the more basic sciences can complement, expand, strengthen, and add coherence to them.
Key Features:
Offers students the opportunity to learn from the "cutting edges" of criminology: This innovative, interdisciplinary approach introduces students to the "future" of criminology by offering new and exciting insights. The book also includes strong sections on crime policy and prevention that illustrate the practical benefits of understanding theory and how theories guide policy-makers seeking to prevent and control crime.
Focuses on topics fascinating to students: Chapters on typologies such as violent crime, serial killers, terrorism, drug and alcohol addiction, psychopaths, organized crime, and white collar crime engage students while showing how the theories presented earlier can be applied.
Presents material in a student-friendly style: Written in an accessible format, the book features many pedagogical tools such as chapter opening vignettes, "Focus On" boxes, summary tables of all theories, a unique photo program, discussion questions, Web-driven exercises, and key terms
Accompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries!
Offers audio links to public radio shows from the NPR and PBS radio archives including "This American Life," "All Things Considered," "Talk of the Nation," "Justice Talking," "The Online Newshour," and "Marketplace"
Provides free online video links from the Frontline PBS which are broken up into segments so they can be shown in lecture, varying in length from less than 3 minutes to hour long or more
Includes interactive quizzes, e-flashcards and practice quizzes, 3-5 journal articles per chapter, and much more!
Intended Audience:
This core textbook is designed for undergraduate students studying Introductory Criminology in departments of sociology and of criminal justice.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Criminology, Crime, And Criminal Law
What Is Criminology?
What Is Crime?
Crime as a Moving Target
Crime as a Subcategory of Social Harms
Beyond Social Construction: The Stationary Core Crimes
Box 1.1 Mala in Se or Mala Prohibita? The Cannibal and His Willing Victim
Victimful and Victimless Crimes
The Felony-Misdemeanor Distinction
Criminality
The Legal Making of a Criminal
An Excursion Through the U.S. Criminal Justice System
The Role of Theory in Criminology
The Classical School
Chapter 2: Measuring Crime And Criminal Behavior
Categorizing and Measuring Crime and Criminal Behavior
The Dark Figure of Crime Revisited
Box 2.1 The Crime Problem or the Criminality Problem?
The Financial Cost of Crime
Interpreting Crime Trends
Box 2.2 Is the United States Hard or Soft on Crime?
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Words
Chapter 3: The Early Schools Of Criminology And Modern Counterparts
The Classical Scholars
The Rise of Positivism
Box 3.1 Lombrosoism Before and After Lombroso
Neoclassicism: Rational Choice Theory
Connecting Criminological Theory and Social Policy
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Words
Chapter 4: Social Structural Theories
The Social Structural Tradition
Sociological Positivism
Box 4.1 People Versus Places: Do Neighborhoods Matter?
Subcultural Theories
Box 4.2 Does Poverty Cause Crime, or Does Crime Cause Poverty?
Youth Gangs
Evaluation of Social Structural Theories
Policy and Prevention: Implications of Social Structural Theories
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Words
Chapter 5: Social Process Theories
The Social Process Tradition
Social Control Theories
Box 5.1 Self-Esteem and Crime
Evaluation of Social Process Theories
Policy and Prevention: Implications of Social Process Theories
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Words
Chapter 6: Critical Theories: Marxist, Conflict, And Feminist
The Conflict Perspective of Society
Conflict Theory: Max Weber, Power and Conflict
Box 6.1 The Supreme Court and Class Conflict
Feminist Criminology
Evaluation of Critical Theories
Policy and Prevention: Implications of Critical Theories
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Words
Chapter 7: Psychosocial Theories: Individual Traits And Criminal Behavior
Modern Psychology and Intelligence
Box 7.1 The Impact of High and Low IQ on Life Outcomes
The Role of Temperament
Modern Psychosocial Theories
The Antisocial Personalities
Evaluation of the Psychosocial Perspective
Policy and Prevention: Implications of Psychosocial Theories
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Words
Chapter 8: Biosocial Approaches
Behavior Genetics
Box 8.1 Gene-Environment Interaction: MAO, Abuse/Neglect, and Crime
Evolutionary Psychology
The Neurohormonal Sciences
Evaluation of the Biosocial Perspective
Policy and Prevention: Implications of Biosocial Theories
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Words
Chapter 9: Developmental Theories: From Delinquency To Crime To Desistance
Juvenile Delinquency
Box 9.1 What Role Do Genes Play in Juvenile Delinquency?
Major Developmental Theories
Evaluation of Development Theories
Box 9.2 Summary of Key Points, Strengths, and Differences of Developmental Theories
Policy and Prevention: Implications of Development Theories
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Words
Chapter 10: Altered Minds And Crime: Alcohol, Drugs, And Mental Illness
The Scope of the Alcohol/Crime Problem
Illegal Drugs and Crime
Box 10.1 Treatment Modalities for Substance Abuse in the Criminal Justice System
Box 10.2 Portrait of a Schizophrenic
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 11: Crimes of Violence
Murder
Rape and Rapists
Box 11.1 Characteristics of Rapists
Robbery and Robbers
Aggravated Assault
Explaining Violence Sociologically: The Subculture of Violence Thesis
Evolutionary Considerations:What Is Violence For?
Box 11.2 Evolutionary Considerations of Inequality and Violence
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 12: Serial, Mass, and Spree Murder
What Is Multiple Murder?
Box 12.1 Recent Long-Term Serial Killers: The Green River and BTK Cases
Theories About the Causes of Serial Killing
Law Enforcement's Response to Serial Killing
Box 12.2 The First Serial Killer Profile: Jack the Ripper
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 13: Terrorism and Terrorists
Terrorism Defined
Why Terrorism?
Is There a Difference Between Terrorists and Freedom Fighters?
The Extent of Terrorism
Terrorism and Common Crime
Some Important Terrorist Groups
Box 13.1 The Irish Republican Army: A Decommissioned Group?
Terrorism in the United States
Theories About the Causes of Terrorism
Is There a Terrorist Personality?
Becoming a Terrorist
Law Enforcement Response and Government Policy
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 14: Property And Public Order Crimes
Larceny-Theft
Burglary
Motor Vehicle Theft
Box 14.1 Carjacking: MV Theft With an Attitude
Arson
Crimes of Guile and Deceit
Cybercrime: Oh What a Tangled World Wide Web We Weave
Box 14.2 Phishing: "If It's Too Good to Be True . . ."
Public-Order Offenses
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 15: White-Collar And Organized Crime
The Concept of White-Collar Crime
Corporate Crime
Box 15.1 Crimes of America's Rich and Famous in History
Organized Crime
Box 15.2 The Mafia: The Sicilian Origins and History
Theories About the Causes of Organized Crime
Law Enforcement's Response to Organized Crime
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 16: Victimology: Exploring The Experience Of Victimization
The Emergence of Victimology
Who Gets Victimized?
Victimization in the Workplace and School
Child Molestation:Who Gets Victimized?
Victimization Theories
The Consequences of Victimization
Box 16.1 A Case of Cybervictimization and Its Consequences
Victimization and the Criminal Justice System
Box 16.2 Victims' Opinions of the Importance of Victims' Rights
Victim-Offender Reconciliation Programs (VORPS)
Summary
Exercises and Discussion Questions
Key Words
Glossary
Author Index
Subject Index
About the Authors
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