Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction - Update (3rd Edition)

Now, in a new and excitingupdatedthird edition, the pace-settingCriminology Todayis better than ever. Its attention-grabbing visuals, up-to-the-minute coverage, and riveting real-life stories propel students to the heart of critical concepts and policy issues in the field of criminology today-while its no-nonsense approach offers frequent and intimate insights into the everyday workings of criminology--related policy-making bodies. Critical contemporary issues such as "crime of terrorism," "corporate and white collar crime," "high technology crimes," and "new and emerging crime control policies," are described in the attention-getting, easy-to-read fashion that has madeCriminology Todaya hands-down favorite among students and instructors everywhere. Two new chapters, Crimes Against Persons, and Crimes Against Property, provide an in-depth look at the characteristics and consequences of specific offenses.Frank Schmalleger is the author of 'Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction - Update (3rd Edition)', published 2003 under ISBN 9780131777101 and ISBN 0131777106.