Criminology The Core (with InfoTrac)

by Siegel, Larry J.

• ISBN13: 9780534519421
• ISBN10: 0534519423
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-28
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This new CORE edition of Siegel's best-selling CRIMINOLOGY, Seventh Edition and CRIMINOLOGY: THEORIES, PATTERNS, AND TYPOLOGIES, Seventh Edition takes a concise look at criminology and criminological theory. Not just the same book, this version is a complete rewrite, making this a shorter, less expensive alternative to other criminology texts on the market. The material has been carefully structured to cover relevant information in a manageable format and in a presentation that is interesting and contemporary. Siegel continues to incorporate unbiased, high-interest examples on many diverse criminology issues that characterize its interdisciplinary nature.

Table of Contents

Part 1: CONCEPTS OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINOLOGY

1. Crime and Criminology

2. The Nature and Extent of Crime

3. Victims and Victimization

Part 2: THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION

4. Choice Theory: Because They Want To

5. Trait Theory: It's in Their Blood

6. Social Structure Theory: Because They're Poor

7. Social Process Theory: Socialized To Crime

8. Social Conflict Theory: It's a "Dog-Eat-Dog World

9. Integrated Theory: Things Change

Part 3: CRIME TYPOLOGIES

10. Violent Crimes

11. Property Crimes

12. White-Collar and Organized Crimes

13. Public Order Crimes

Part 4: THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

14. The Criminal Justice System