Criminology [Paperback]

The unrivaled bestselling author in criminology and criminal justice, Larry Siegel is known for presenting real-life stories of crime, criminals and the hottest debates in the field. CRIMINOLOGY, 8th Edition, uses real-world cases to illuminate concepts and theories, equipping students with a solid foundation in modern criminology. Grounded in meticulous research, the book covers all sides of an issue without taking a political or theoretical position, providing a broad view of the field's interdisciplinary nature. The 8th Edition offers the latest insights into racial bias, terrorism following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, sexual assault cases, the opioid crisis, human trafficking, ransomware attacks, the impact of the pandemic and more. In addition, the MindTap digital learning solution powers students' mastery of key concepts through engaging video cases, career scenarios, visual summaries and more.Part I: CONCEPTS OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINOLOGY. 1. Crime and Criminology. 2. The Nature and Extent of Crime. 3. Victims and Victimization. Part II: THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION. 4. Rational Choice Theory. 5. Trait Theory. 6. Social Structure Theory. 7. Social Process Theory. 8. Social Conflict, Critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice. 9. Developmental Theories: Life Course, Propensity, and Trajectory. Part III: CRIME TYPOLOGIES. 10. Violent Crime. 11. Political Crime and Terrorism. 12. Economic Crimes: Burglary, Larceny, and Fraud. 13. Enterprise Crimes: White-Collar, Green-Collar, and Transnational Organized Crimes. 14. Public Order Crimes: Sex and Substance Abuse. 15. Cyber Crime and the Net.