Criminology: The Core 7th Edition by Larry Siegel, ISBN-13: 978-1337557719

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Criminology: The Core 7th Edition by Larry Siegel, ISBN-13: 978-1337557719

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• Publisher: ‎ Cengage Learning; 7th edition (January 1, 2018)
• Language: ‎ English
• 544 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1337557714
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1337557719

Concise, current and affordable, CRIMINOLOGY: THE CORE, 7th Edition, delivers cutting-edge coverage in an easy-reading. Author Larry Siegel guides you through the fast-paced field of Criminology, its most current research and fascinating examples that help you understand criminological theory. Details on the crimes of real-life people illustrate concepts, and unbiased coverage of even the most controversial issues enables you to form your own opinions. You’ll get the latest insights into political crime; terrorism (e.g. ISIS); white-collar, blue-collar and green-collar crime; cybercrime; transnational crime (e.g. human trafficking) and many other topics. And features such as “Thinking Like a Criminologist” role plays and “Connections” to the big picture help you do your best in the course.

Table of Contents:

About the Author

Brief Contents

Contents

Preface

Part 1: Concepts of Crime, Law, and Criminology

Chapter 1: Crime and Criminology

What Criminologists Do: The Elements of Criminology

A Brief History of Criminology

Deviant or Criminal? How Criminologists Define Crime

Criminology and the Criminal Law

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Ethical Issues in Criminology

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 2: The Nature and Extent of Crime

Primary Sources of Crime Data

Crime Trends

Crime Patterns

Chronic Offenders/Criminal Careers

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 3: Victims and Victimization

The Victim’s Role

The Costs of Victimization

The Nature of Victimization

Theories of Victimization

Caring for the Victim

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Part 2: Theories of Crime Causation

Chapter 4: Rational Choice Theory

Development of Rational Choice Theory

Concepts of Rational Choice

Is Crime Truly Rational?

Situational Crime Prevention

General Deterrence

Specific Deterrence

Incapacitation

Criminal Justice and Rational Choice Theory

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 5: Trait Theory

Development of Trait Theory

Contemporary Trait Theory

Biological Trait Theories

Psychological Trait View

Personality and Crime

Intelligence and Criminality

Mental Disorders and Crime

Evaluation of Trait Theory

Social Policy and Trait Theory

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 6: Social Structure Theory

Economic Structure and American Society

Social Structure Theories

Social Disorganization Theory

Strain Theories

Cultural Deviance Theory

Social Structure Theory and Public Policy

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 7: Social Process Theory

Institutions of Socialization

Social Learning Theories

Social Control Theory

Social Reaction (Labeling) Theory

Social Process Theory and Public Policy

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 8: Social Conflict, Critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice

Origins of Critical Criminology

How Critical Criminologists Define Crime

How Critical Criminologists View the Cause of Crime

Instrumental vs. Structural Theory

Research on Critical Criminology

Alternative Views of Critical Theory

Critical Theory and Public Policy: Restorative Justice

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 9: Developmental Theories: Life Course, Propensity, and Trajectory

Foundations of Developmental Theory

Life Course Theory

Latent Trait/Propensity Theory

Trajectory Theory

Public Policy Implications of Developmental Theory

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Part 3: Crime Typologies

Chapter 10: Violent Crime

Causes of Violence

Rape

Murder and Homicide

Assault and Battery

Robbery

Contemporary Forms of Interpersonal Violence

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 11: Political Crime and Terrorism

Political Crime

Types of Political Crimes

Terrorism

A Brief History of Terrorism

Contemporary Forms of Terrorism

What Motivates the Terrorist?

Extent of the Terrorism Threat

Criminal Justice Response to Terrorism

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 12: Economic Crimes: Blue-Collar, White-Collar, and Green-Collar

History of Economic Crimes

Blue-Collar Crimes and Criminals

White-Collar Crime

Green-Collar Crime

Theories of White-Collar and Green-Collar Crime

Controlling White-Collar and Green-Collar Crime

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 13: Public Order Crimes

Law and Morality

The Theory of Social Harm

Sex-Related Offenses

Paraphilias

Prostitution

Pornography

Substance Abuse

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Chapter 14: Crimes of the New Millennium: Cybercrime and Transnational Organized Crime

Contemporary Cybercrime

Cybertheft: Cybercrimes for Profit

Cybervandalism: Cybercrime with Malicious Intent

The Costs of Cybercrime

Combating Cybercrime

Cyberwar: Politically Motivated Cybercrime

Transnational Organized Crime

Summary

Key Terms

Critical Thinking Questions

Notes

Glossary

Name Index

Subject Index

Larry J. Siegel, Ph.D., was born in the Bronx, New York. While living on Jerome Avenue and attending City College (CCNY) in the 1960s, he was swept up in the social and political currents of the time. He became intrigued with the influence that contemporary culture had on individual behavior. For example, did people shape society or did society shape people? He applied his interest in social forces and human behavior to the study of crime and justice. After graduating from CCNY, he attended the newly opened program in criminal justice at the State University of New York at Albany, where he earned both master’s and doctoral degrees. Dr. Siegel began his teaching career at Northeastern University, where he was a faculty member for nine years. He has also held teaching positions at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He then taught for 27 years at the School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he is now a professor emeritus. Dr. Siegel has written extensively in the area of crime and justice, including books on juvenile law, delinquency, criminology, criminal justice, courts, corrections, criminal procedure and policing. Larry, his wife Therese and their dog Sophie now live in Naples, Florida, where he continues to write on various topics and issues in crime and justice.

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