Criminology: theory, research, and policy

"The text discusses criminal behavior and explores the factors that contribute to crime as well as the social reactions to crime. It takes a broad approach to criminology theory, incorporating sociology, psychology, biology, and ecology. By making the connection between theory, research, and po...

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Autor principal: Vito, Gennaro F. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Maahs, Jeffrey R.
Tipo de documento: Print Libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington, MA Jones & Bartlett Learning [2021]
En:Año: 2021
Edición:Fifth edition
Acceso en línea: Índice
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Disponibilidad en Tübingen:Disponible en Tübingen.
UB: KB 3 B 911
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Sumario:"The text discusses criminal behavior and explores the factors that contribute to crime as well as the social reactions to crime. It takes a broad approach to criminology theory, incorporating sociology, psychology, biology, and ecology. By making the connection between theory, research, and policy, the authors demonstrate the relevancy of criminological theory in the public attempt to control crime while providing justice. The emphasis on these three elements with pertinent discussions and examples is what sets this text apart from other criminology titles"--
Notas:Includes bibliographical references and index
Descripción Física:xxi, 447 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9781284181784