Criminology and the Criminal Justice System

by William S. Laufer; Freda A. Adler; Gerhard O. W. Mueller

• ISBN13: 9780072434880
• ISBN10: 0072434880
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

This leading text for courses in Criminology is known for its lucid style, student-oriented approach, and its interdisciplinary global perspective. This text is available in two versions, one with, and the other without coverage of the criminal justice system. For schools that retain the traditional criminology course, which includes criminological coverage of criminal justice, Criminology and the Criminal Justice System, Fourth Edition, is the ideal text. For schools that offer a separate introductory course in criminal justice, Criminology, Fourth Edition is the appropriate text.

Table of Contents

List of Boxes	xix
Preface	xxi
PART I Understanding Criminology	1	(82)
An Overview of Criminology	2	(20)
Measuring Crime and Criminal Behavior Patterns	22	(36)
Schools of Thought throughout History	58	(25)
PART II Explanations of Crime and Criminal Behavior	83	(180)
Psychological and Biological Perspectives	84	(38)
Strain and Cultural Deviance Theories	122	(34)
The Formation of Subcultures	156	(28)
Social Control Theory	184	(26)
Labeling, Conflict, and Radical Theories	210	(26)
Targets and Victims of Crime	236	(27)
PART III Types of Crimes	263	(208)
The Concept of Crime	264	(22)
Violent Crimes	286	(50)
Crimes against Property	336	(30)
Organizational Criminality	366	(38)
Public Order Crimes	404	(36)
Comparative Criminology	440	(31)
PART IV A Criminological Approach to the Criminal Justice System	471	(164)
Processes and Decisions	472	(36)
Enforcing the Law: Practice and Research	508	(46)
The Nature and Functioning of Courts	554	(42)
A Research Focus on Corrections	596	(39)
Glossary	635	(10)
``Did You Know?'' Sources	645	(2)
Photo Credits	647	(2)
Illustration and Text Credits	649	(6)
Name Index	655	(20)
Subject Index	675