| Description |
xxiii, 616 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Introduction -- 1. What Is Crime? -- 2. The Measurement of Crime -- Pt. 2. Criminological Theory -- 3. The Origins of Criminological Theory -- 4. The Emergence of Sociological Criminology -- 5. The Emergence of Criminology in the United States -- 6. Delinquent Subcultures and Subcultures of Delinquency -- 7. Theoretical Diversity -- 8. New Directions in Criminological Theory -- Pt. 3. Types of Crime -- 9. Interpersonal Violence -- 10. Property Crime -- 11. Public-Order Crime -- 12. Syndicated Crime -- 13. White-Collar Crime -- 14. Political Crime -- Pt. 4. Synthesis -- 15. Inequality, Crime, and Victimization -- 16. Comparative Criminology |
| Summary |
"Teachers, students, and scholars have praised Piers Beirne's and James Messerschmidt's Criminology for offering: comprehensive coverage of classical and contemporary criminological theory; in-depth analysis of crime of all types; a thoughtful review of comparative perspectives on criminology; and careful consideration of gender and race related issues." "This third edition of the text integrates the best elements of its previous editions with an organization and presentation reflecting the most innovative methods of teaching criminology."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 517-555) and index |
| Subject |
Criminology.
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| Author |
Messerschmidt, James W.
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| LC no. |
99041263 |
| ISBN |
0813366550 alkaline paper |
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