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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