Автор: Winters Robert C., Globokar Julie L., Roberson Cli Название: An Introduction to Crime and Crime Causation ISBN: 1466597100 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781466597105 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 193950.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
An Introduction to Crime and Crime Causation is a student-friendly textbook that defines and explains the concepts of crime, criminal law, and criminology. Ideal for a one-semester course, the 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.
Topics covered include:
The importance of understanding crime data
The goals of punishment
The history of criminology, including the influence of social Darwinism on early trait theorists
Crime causation theories, including a comparison of mainstream and critical theories
The relationship between crime and biology, including the influence of genetics, substance use, and mental illness
The social structural approach to crime, including a consideration of the changing contexts of urban criminality
The nature and function of the justice system at the local, state, and federal levels, and basic categories of crimes
Drug trafficking crimes, drug court efforts, and perceived weaknesses in current antidrug efforts
Each chapter begins with a set of objectives and concludes with a summary. Interactive questions?promote classroom discussion and practicum sections facilitate contextual learning. Drawn from different and distinct backgrounds, the authors each have unique perspectives on crime, making for a particularly well-rounded text that explores crime from several angles. The book attempts to educate readers in the development of new insights on crime and crime causation and provides a greater understanding of the steps that need to be taken before a significant reduction in crime can occur.
Автор: Pamela Ugwudike Название: An introduction to critical criminology ISBN: 1447309405 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447309406 Издательство: Marston Book Services Цена: 105590.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: An Introduction to Critical Criminology offers an accessible introduction to foundational and contemporary theories and perspectives in critical criminology which introduces students to theories and perspectives about the causes of crime, and the operation of the criminal justice system.
A Hands-On Introduction to Forensic Science, Second Edition continues in the tradition of the first edition taking a wholly unique approach to teaching forensic science. Each chapter begins with a brief, fictional narrative that runs through the entire book; it is a crime fiction narrative that describes the interaction of a veteran homicide detective teamed with a criminalist and the journey they take together to solve a missing persons case. Step-by-step the book progressive reveals pieces of information about the crime, followed by the more traditional presentation of scientific principles and concepts on a given forensic topics. Each chapter concludes with a series of user friendly, cost effective, hands-on lab activities that provide the students the skills necessary to analyze the evidence presented in each chapters. The new edition is completely updated with special focus on new DNA techniques in DNA sequencing, DNA phenotyping, and bioinformatics.
Students will engage in solving a missing persons case by documenting the crime scene, analyzing physical evidence in the lab, and presenting findings in a mock trial setting. Within the chapters themselves, students learn about the technical, forensic concepts presented within each of the opening stories segments. The book culminates with having the students playing to role of the main characters in a trial--attorneys, scientific experts, suspect, judge, bailiff, and jury--to present and judge the evidence in a mock trial setting. The mock trial will mimic what takes place in a real courtroom, and the jury of swill be asked to deliberate on the evidence presented to determine the guilt or innocence of the suspect.
Автор: Nurse Angus Название: An Introduction to Green Criminology and Environmental Justice ISBN: 1473908094 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781473908093 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 134110.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A comprehensive introduction to green criminology, this book includes a discussion of the relationship between mainstream criminal justice and green crimes. Focused on environmental harm within the context of criminal justice, it takes a global perspective and introduces students to different theoretical perspectives in green criminology.
Автор: Silke Meyer, Andrew Frost Название: Domestic and Family Violence: A Critical Introduction to Knowledge and Practice ISBN: 1138552739 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138552739 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 39800.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book offers a thorough introduction into the nature and extent of domestic and family violence in contemporary social contexts, offers insight into its predominantly gendered nature, and serves as a foundation for informed practice.
Автор: Nicaso Antonio, Danesi Marcel Название: Organized Crime: A Cultural Introduction ISBN: 0367461269 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367461263 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 148010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The book demystifies and deconstructs traditional notions of organized crime and offers an interdisciplinary textbook based on an analysis of its history, its codes, its language, symbols, rituals and lifestyles; in short, a cultural introduction to organized crime.
Автор: Ana Rodas, Melanie Simpson, Paddy Rawlinson, Ronal Название: Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology ISBN: 1108430309 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108430302 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 67590.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology offers a comprehensive introduction to criminological theory. The book introduces key sociological theories, examines how traditional approaches have influenced the ways in which crime and deviance are constructed, and provides an account of contemporary theories and debates.
Автор: Brunger Mark Название: Introduction to Policing Research ISBN: 1138013293 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138013292 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 43890.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
The expansion of degrees and postgraduate qualifications on policing has come hand in hand with the need for a more scholarly and research-based approach to the subject. Students are increasingly encouraged to apply research to practice and this book is specifically designed to bring clarity to the concept of empirical research in policing.
As an introduction to the theoretical explanations and assumptions that underpin the rationale of research design in policing, this book clearly illustrates the practical and ethical issues facing empirical research in a policing context, as well as the limitations of such research. Introduction to Policing Research brings together a range of leading scholars who have a wide range of experience conducting police research. Topics covered include:
professional development,
police culture,
policing protests,
private policing,
policing and diversity,
policing in transition,
policing and mental health,
policing and sensitive issues.
This book is perfect for undergraduate and graduate students on policing degrees, as well as graduate students and researchers engaged with criminal justice. It is also essential reading for police officers taking professional and academic qualifications.
Автор: James Treadwell Название: Criminological Ethnography: An Introduction ISBN: 1473975719 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781473975712 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 42230.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: In the first textbook to cover ethnography specific to criminology, Treadwell guides readers through the ethnographic research process in full, starting with a background to criminological ethnography, through planning and doing an ethnographic project, and finally, the writing up and reporting stage.
Автор: Sarnecki Jerzy, Carlsson Christoffer Название: An Introduction to Life-Course Criminology ISBN: 1446275906 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781446275900 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 134110.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Drawing on the research and data from the Stockholm Life-Course Project, this exciting new text covers the key theories and methodologies in the field to provide readers with an authoritative guide
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