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Book SynopsisWritten by bestselling author Larry Siegel, CRIMINOLOGY, 8th Edition, guides you through the fast-paced field of modern criminology, its most current research and fascinating examples that help you understand criminological theory. Details on the crimes of real-life people illustrate concepts, while unbiased coverage of even the most controversial topics -- ranging from responses to sexual assault on campus to cybercrime -- enables you to form your own opinions about current issues and events. The 8th edition offers insights into racial bias, political crime, terrorism, green-collar crime, ransomware attacks, human trafficking, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and more. Features such as "Crime of the Century" provide in-depth discussions of notorious crimes that captivated the public and shaped the way we view the true meaning of justice. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.
Table of ContentsPart I: CONCEPTS OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINOLOGY. 1. Crime and Criminology. 2. The Nature and Extent of Crime. 3. Victims and Victimization. Part II: THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION. 4. Rational Choice Theory. 5. Trait Theory. 6. Social Structure Theory. 7. Social Process Theory. 8. Social Conflict, Critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice. 9. Developmental Theories: Life Course, Propensity, and Trajectory. Part III: CRIME TYPOLOGIES. 10. Violent Crime. 11. Political Crime and Terrorism. 12. Economic Crimes: Burglary, Larceny, and Fraud. 13. Enterprise Crimes: White-Collar, Green-Collar, and Transnational Organized Crimes. 14. Public Order Crimes: Sex and Substance Abuse. 15. Cyber Crime and the Net.
