Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Introduction to Criminology

Product Description The ninth edition of Introduction to Criminology provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of lawmaking, lawbreaking, and reactions to crime. Both classic and contemporary theories of the causes of crime are discussed and critiqued. Special attention is given to critical theories of crime and to general theories. The latest crime statistics, research, and theorizing are fully integrated throughout the text and the innovative epilogue provides students with the tools to actually apply criminological theory to real life events.New to this edition:--Thoroughly updated throughout including statistics, studies, and theories in criminology.--The discussions of drugs, prostitution, and organized crime are now together in one chapter (chapter 7).--New chapters have been added on critical theories (chapter 14) and biological, psychological, and evolutionary explanations of crime (chapter 11).--More illustrations and examples of crime from popular culture have been added throughout the text in an effort to help students make stronger intellectual connections to the material.--A new epilogue has been added that will help students think through common criminological issues and questions they are likely to encounter in everyday conversation. Review The ninth edition of Barlow and Kauzlarich continues the tradition of presenting the field of criminology to students with a combination of intellectual excitement and contemporary flair. This is an outstanding textbook!--Ronald C. Kramer, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Criminal Justice Program at Western Michigan University In the latest edition of Kauzlarich and Barlow's Introduction to Criminology, we are treated to one of the richest sources of information and scholarly reflections about the nature, meaning, scope, and causes of crime and criminal behavior available. The text is ripe with contemporary empirical research characterizing various forms of street crime, white collar crime, crime by the government, public order crime, and crimes by juveniles, females, and adults in general. In sum, I strongly recommend this book for use in classrooms.--Gary Feinberg, chair, The Department of Social Sciences and Counseling, St. Thomas University This superb text offers students an engaging and richly informative survey of criminology. Its special strengths include a coherent, well-organized typological approach to crime, systematic exposure of commonplace myths about criminals and criminal justice, and an in-depth, critical examination of the whole range of criminological theories. Kauzlarich and Barlow have made significant, independent contributions to criminological knowledge.--David O. Friedrichs, professor of sociology and criminal justice & Distinguished University Fellow at the University of Scranton, and author of T About the Author David Kauzlarich is associate professor and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and the author of Crimes Of The American Nuclear State: At Home and Abroad. Hugh D. Barlow is professor emeritus of sociology and criminal justice studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the author of Dead for Good: Martyrdom and the Rise of the Suicide Bomber.