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Criminological Theory
A Text/Reader
Third Edition
- Stephen G. Tibbetts - California State University, San Bernardino, USA
- Craig Hemmens - Washington State University, USA
May 2018 | 656 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
“Arguably, the complete package. A very good overview of topics and additional learning opportunities together with research articles all in one place. This book is a ‘one-stop shop.’”
—Stuart Agnew, University of Suffolk
Criminological Theory: A Text/Reader, Third Edition helps students understand criminological theory, with each authored section of the text enhanced by empirical research articles that put theory into context. Key criminological theories are introduced and followed by articles that show how criminological theory can be applied to current policies, challenges, and issues, making it easier for students to connect theory and application.
New to the Third Edition:
- Updated journal articles introduce students to important topics, such as media consumption and support for capital punishment, gender differences in delinquency, bias and police stops, and the effectiveness of reintegrative shaming and restorative justice.
- A new section dedicated entirely to feminist perspectives introduces students to feminist models of crime and underscores the importance of examining research related to female offending.
- A stronger global view integrated throughout the book increases students’ exposure to criminological research and theory across nations and continents. Several of the new readings are written by authors or use samples from outside the United States, including South Africa, Brazil, Canada, Korea, and more.
- New case studies examine offender motives to help students apply the theories discussed to interesting and memorable examples.
- Policy is now integrated into each section, allowing students to see the practical policy implications of each theory.
- Coverage of critical topics has been expanded throughout to introduce students to important issues, such as the influence of employment on criminal behavior, the success of school programs in reducing delinquent behavior, and federal sentencing guidelines in regard to crack versus powder cocaine.
- Statistics, graphs, and tables have all been updated to demonstrate the most recent trends in criminology.
Instructors, sign in at study.sagepub.com/tibbetts3e for a Microsoft Word test bank, Microsoft PowerPoint slides, Lecture notes, and more!
Foreword
Preface
SECTION I. Introduction to the Book: An Overview of Issues in Criminological Theory
SECTION II. Preclassical and Classical Theories of Crime
SECTION III. Modern Applications of the Classical Perspective: Deterrence, Rational Choice, and Routine Activities or Lifestyle Theories of Crime
SECTION IV. Early Positive School Perspectives of Criminality
SECTION V. Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior
SECTION VI. Early Social Structure and Strain Theories of Crime
SECTION VII. The Chicago School and Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime
SECTION VIII. Social Process and Learning Theories of Crime
SECTION IX. Social Reaction and Critical Models of Crime
SECTION X. Feminist Models of Crime
SECTION XI. Life-Course Perspectives of Criminality
SECTION XII. Integrated Theoretical Models and New Perspectives of Crime
Glossary
Index
About the Authors
Supplements
Instructor Teaching Site
The password-protected Instructor Resource Site includes the following:
- A Microsoft® Word® test bank is available containing multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. The test bank provides you with a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity for editing any question and/or inserting your own personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding.
- Editable, chapter-specific Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides offer you complete flexibility in easily creating a multimedia presentation for your course. Highlight essential content, features, and artwork from the book.
- Lecture notes summarize key concepts on a chapter-by-chapter basis to help with preparation for lectures and class discussions.
- Sample course syllabi for semester and quarter courses provide suggested models for use when creating the syllabi for your courses.
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter.
- Web resources are included for further research and insights.
Student Study Site
The open-access Student Study Site includes the following:
- Mobile-friendly eFlashcards reinforce understanding of key terms and concepts that have been outlined in the chapters.
- Mobile-friendly web quizzes allow for independent assessment of progress made in learning course material.
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter.
- Multimedia resources are included for further research and insights.
“Arguably, the complete package. A very good overview of topics and additional learning opportunities together with research articles all in one place. This book is a ‘one-stop shop.’”
University of Suffolk
“This is one of the best textbooks in criminological theory. It utilizes simplified academic language to explain theories with great depth. It can be used to teach criminology for lower level students as it provides extensive knowledge related the main paradigms in Criminology and can be also used to teach criminological theory to upper level students as it provides in depth analysis, and critical evaluation to theories discussed in each section of the textbook. Furthermore, this textbook contains good number of published scientific research journal articles that add more depth to the content discussed in the book.”
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
“I think this book does an absolutely fantastic job at capturing the balance between “quality vs. quantity” of coverage.”
University of North Texas
“An authoritative, accessible and very useful text/reader which offers insight into a range of criminological theories and empirical research. The reader offers a range of historical and contemporary texts, some of which I would expect and others were a pleasant surprise.”
University of East London
“It’s a succinct text/reader that addresses most of the key material that would be covered in a standard criminology course.”
Kent State University
I have not received this book yet. I ordered two months ago.
Sociology Dept, Kent State University-Trumbull
October 25, 2022