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February, 2023 | SAGE Publications, Inc

Introduction to Criminology

Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior

11th Edition
Frank E. Hagan
- Mercyhurst University, USA
Leah Elizabeth Daigle
- Georgia State University, USA
520 pages | February, 2023 | SAGE Publications, Inc
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The Eleventh Edition of bestselling Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminal behavior with a focus on the core of criminology – theory, method, and criminal behavior. In a clear and accessible manner, authors Frank E. Hagan and Leah E. Daigle present readers with detailed explanations of criminal behavior; examine various forms of criminal activity, such as organized crime, white collar crime, political crime, and environmental crime; the effects on society and policy decisions; and the connection between theory and criminal behavior.

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Part I: Foundations of Criminology
Chapter 1 · Introduction to Criminology
Chapter 2 · Research Methods in Criminology
Chapter 3 · General Characteristics of Crime and Criminals
Chapter 4 · What Is Victimology?
Part II: Theories of Criminology
Chapter 5 · Early and Classical Criminological Theories
Chapter 6 · Biological and Psychological Theories
Chapter 7 · Sociological Mainstream Theories
Chapter 8 · Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated Theories
Part III: Crime Typologies
Chapter 9 · Violent Crime
Chapter 10 · Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional
Chapter 11 · White-Collar Crime: Occupational and Corporate
Chapter 12 · Political Crime and Terrorism
Chapter 13 · Organized Crime
Chapter 14 · Public Order Crime
Chapter 15 · Cybercrime and the Future of Crime
About Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior, Eleventh Edition

The Eleventh Edition of bestselling Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminal behavior with a focus on the core of criminology – theory, method, and criminal behavior.

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  • Updated research, data, and statistics.
  • Discussion of the Covid-19 pandemic and its relationship to crime and victimization.
  • New sections on emerging criminological theories such as Queer Criminology and the Neurobiology of Trauma.
  • Expanded coverage of campus sexual assault, future and cybercrimes, and romance scams.
  • New methodological tools such as network analysis and photo-ethnography.
  • Updated real-world examples and news events are provided to illustrate the connection between criminological theory, crime types, and the real-world.
KEY FEATURES:
  • Comprehensive coverage of the foundational material and often-neglected areas of study introduces students to important topics around organized crime, terrorism, white-collar crime, environmental crime, political crime, and gangs.
  • "Theory and Crime" and "The Theory-Policy Connection" sections in all the chapters in Parts I and II help students understand the integration of theory and crime and its effects on the world around them.
  • A standalone chapter on cybercrime helps students develop a well-rounded perspective of the future of crime.
  • "Crime in the Media" boxes highlight the increasing attention and effect that the media has on public perception of crime.
  • "Crime Files" boxes bring concepts to life with engaging real-world stories.
  • "Criminology in Context" boxes provide further information on important concepts discussed in the text.