Criminology
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Criminology
McGraw-Hill Connect Learn Succeed, c2012
1st ed
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Criminology : connecting theory, research, & practice
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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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.
Table of Contents
PART I: CRIME, CRIMINAL LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY Chapter 1: Crime, Deviance, and Criminology: A Brief Overview Chapter 2: Crime and Criminal Law Chapter 3: How Much Crime Is There? Chapter 4: Doing Criminology: Research and Theory PART II: AN OVERVIEW OF CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY Chapter 5: Crime as Rational Behavior: Classical and Rational Choice Theories Chapter 6: Biological Theories: Crime Is in the Brain Chapter 7: Psychological Theories: Crime Is in the Mind Chapter 8: Social Structure Theories: Crime Is in the Structure of Society Chapter 9: Social Process Theories: Crime Is Socialized Behavior Chapter 10: Social Conflict Theories: Crime Is in the Conflict Inherent in Society PART III: TYPOLOGIES OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR Chapter 11: Interpersonal Crimes of Violence Chapter 12: Crimes Against Property Chapter 13: Public Order Crimes Chapter 14: Crimes of the Powerful PART IV: A LOOK AHEAD Chapter 15: Crime Today: Challenges Facing Criminal Justice Policy Chapter 16: Epilogue: The Future of Criminological Theory
Appendix: "The Saints and Roughnecks" by William Chambliss Notes Glossary Photo Credits Index
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