Introduction to Criminology: A Text/Reader

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A unique text/reader that takes a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to the study of criminologyProviding an affordable alternative to the standard textbook, this new edition of the authorsx2019; popular text/reader provides instructors and students the best of both worlds x2013; authored text with carefully selected accompanying readings. Now thoroughly updated with new articles, new content, and new statistics, tables, and figures, this Second Edition provides an interdisciplinary perspective on crime and criminality that incorporates the latest theories, concepts, and research from sociology, psychology, genetics, evolutionary biology, and the neurosciences. The new edition is divided into 15 sections that mirror chapters in a typical criminology textbook.New to This Edition:A new Section 11 on Mass Murder and Terrorism makes coverage of these high-interest topics even more accessible. Section 10 now focuses only on murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and domestic violence, making it easier for students to absorb the material.