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An Introduction to Crime and Crime Causation
ISBN-13:
9781466597112
Veröffentl:
2014
Seiten:
323
Autor:
Robert C. Winters
eBook Typ:
PDF
eBook Format:
EPUB
Kopierschutz:
0 - No protection
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
A student-friendly textbook that defines and explains the concepts of crime, criminal law, and criminology, this book compares and contrasts early criminal behavior and today's modern forms of crime. It also explores society's responses to criminal behavior in the past and in the present day. It covers both major and lesser-known crime causation theories and their impact on society. Ideal for a one-semester course, each chapter begins with a set of objectives and concludes with a summary. Interactive questions promote classroom discussion and practicum sections facilitate contextual learning.
An Introduction to Concepts Involving Crime and Crime Causation. The Concept of Crime. Early Development of Crime Causation Theories. Biological and Psychological Approaches to Crime Causation. Social Structures as a Cause of Crime. Social Process as a Cause of Crime. Integrated Theories. Theories of Critical Criminology. American System of Justice. Criminal Activity: Types, Severity, and Social Impact. Government- and Business-Related Crimes. Drugs and the Justice System. Changing Nature of Crime and Crime Causation.
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