Criminology, Eighth Edition, thoroughly examines crime in a broad context, examining socioeconomic sources of crime and the organization of criminal behavior. This distinctive approach offers readers a uniquely broad-based perspective and advances the overall understanding of crime. The eighth edition includes new and expanded coverage of topics ranging from corporate accounting scandals to changing attitudes toward the death penalty. Additionally, the international scope of the book has been broadened; new Cross-Cultural Perspectives boxes help readers compare and contrast American society with societies around the globe. Book jacket.