
Written by internationally well-known and highly respected figures in the field, this leading text for the criminology course offered in departments of sociology and criminal justice, is known for its lucid style and particularly strong coverage of international and comparative crime.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, third edition, is the ideal text. For schools that have expanded their offerings by adding an introductory course in criminal justice, Criminology: The Shorter Version, 3/e, is probably more appropriate. The Shorter Version omits Part IV (A Criminological Approach to the Criminal Justice System).
This text investigates the foundational theories, causes, and patterns of criminal behavior within a sociological and global framework. Authors Freda A. Adler, Gerhard O. W. Mueller, and William S. Laufer leverage their extensive academic backgrounds to provide a streamlined overview of criminological study. The book argues that understanding crime requires a comparative analysis of international trends and established theoretical models, specifically tailored for introductory courses that exclude the mechanics of the criminal justice system.
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Experts recognize this text as a standard academic resource for undergraduate sociology and criminal justice curricula. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose and the effectiveness of the comparative approach in simplifying complex criminological concepts.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
1997-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070005125
ISBN-13:
9780070005129
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