Siegel's best-selling CRIMINOLOGY, International Edition, provides a comprehensive analysis of criminological theory, crime typologies, and the criminal justice system. Renowned for its unbiased presentation of theories, issues, and controversies, this edition presents cutting-edge, seminal research, as well as up-to-the-minute policy and newsworthy examples. Still the gold standard forcriminology courses, Siegel's text now addresses contemporary topics such as transnational/global crime, political crimes, "green" crime and "green criminology," and the "new millennium order of criminality." With its updates and array of supplements, CRIMINOLOGY, International Edition, offers a powerful set of teaching and learning tools for instructors and students alike. INDICE: Part I: CONCEPTS OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINOLOGY. 1. Crime and Criminology. 2. The Nature and Extent of Crime. 3. Victims and Victimization. PartII: THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION. 4. Rational Choice Theory. 5. Trait Theories. 6. Social Structure Theories. 7. Social Process Theories. 8. Social Conflict, Critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice. 9. Developmental Theories: Life Course and Latent Trait. Part III: CRIME TYPOLOGIES. 10. Interpersonal Violence. 11. Political Violence and Terrorism. 12. Property Crime. 13. EnterpriseCrime: White-Collar and Green-Collar Crime. 14. Public Order Crime: Sex and Substance Abuse. 15. Crimes of the New Millennium: Cyber-Crime and Transnational Organized Crime. Part IV: THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. 16. Criminal Justice:Process and Perspectives. 17. Police and Courts: Investigation, Arrest and Adjudication. 18. Punishment and Correction.
- ISBN: 978-0-495-91264-4
- Editorial: Wadsworth
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 672
- Fecha Publicación: 27/04/2011
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