Criminology by Aida Hass, Chris Moloney, William Chambliss - 9781138888685

Taylor & Francis

Connections among theory, research, and practice are the heart and soul of criminology. This book offers a comprehensive and balanced introduction to criminology, demonstrating the value of understanding the relationships between criminological theory, research, and practice in the study of crime and criminal behavior. Utilising a range of case studies and thought-provoking features, it encourages students to think critically and provides a foundation for understanding criminology as a systematic, theoretically grounded science. It includes: \n\n--A comprehensive overview of crime in American society, including the nature and meaning of crime and American criminal law as well as the scientific study of crime, \n--A concise, straightforward, and practical approach to the study of the American criminal justice system and its various components, including individual chapters on police, courts, and corrections, \n--An overview of criminological theory, including classical, biological, ps.