Criminology today : an integrative introduction / Frank Schmalleger, Ph. D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schmalleger, Frank, author.

Contributor:

Lipman Criminology Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminology.

Criminology--United States.

United States.

Physical Description:

xx, 452, G-15, N-41, I-14 pages ; 28 cm

Edition:

Ninth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Pearson, [2019]

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 What is Criminology-Understanding Crime and Criminals

Introduction

What Is Crime?

Crime and Deviance

What Should Be Criminal?

Crime In The News: What Should Be Criminal?

What Is Criminology?

Defining "Criminology"

What Do Criminologists Do?

Theoretical Criminology

Evidence-Based Criminology

Criminology and Evidence-Based Social Policy

The Theme of This Text

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? Is Criminology Really Just a Form of Academic Excuse Making?

The Social Context of Crime

Making Sense of Crime: The Causes and Consequences of the Criminal Event

Crime and the Offender

Crime and the Criminal Justice System

Crime and the Victim

Crime and Society

The Consequences of Crime

Criminal Profiles: Ross Ulbricht-The New Face of Crime?

The Primacy of Sociology?

Summary

Key Terms

Questions For Review

Questions For Reflection

ch. 2 Where Do Theories Come From?-From Idea to Evidence

Today's Science-Based Criminology

The Evolving Science of Criminology

Theory Building

Crime In The News: Do Violent Video Games Make Kids Kill?

The Role of Research and Experimentation

Problem Identification

Development of a Research Design

Choice of Data-Gathering Techniques

Problems in Data Collection

Review of Findings

Quantitative versus Qualitative Methods

Values and Ethics in the Conduct of Research

The Impact of Criminological Research on Social Policy

Theory Versus Reality: The Stockholm Prize in Criminology

The Research Report

Writing for Publication

ch. 3 Classical and Neoclassical Thought-Choice or Consequences

Major Principles of the Classical School

Forerunners of Classical Thought

The Demonic Era

Early Sources of Criminal Law

The Enlightenment

The Classical School

Cesare Beccaria

Jeremy Bentham

Neoclassical Criminology

Theory Versus Reality: Three-Strikes Legislation

Rational Choice Theory (RCT)

The Excitement of Crime

Situational Crime-Control Policy

Theory Perspective: The Classical School and Neoclassical Thinkers

Critique of Rational Choice Theory

Punishment and Neoclassical Thought

Just Deserts

Deterrence

Capital Punishment

Putting Criminology To Work-Implementing Evidence-Based Policy

Crime In The News: Post-Conviction DNA Exonerations Expose Weaknesses in Judicial System

Policy Implications of Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? The Excitement of Crime

A Critique of Classical and Neoclassical Theories

Criminal Profiles: Gary Steven Krist: The Einstein of Crime?

Crime In The News: Crime Pays: Washington, D.C., Considers Paying Off Criminals

Key Names

ch. 4 Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior-It's What We Are

Traditional Biological versus Modern Biosocial Theories

Principles of Biological Theories

Early Biological Positivism

Physical Features and Crime

Theory In Perspective: Early Biological Theories

The Italian School

Constitutional Theories

Theory Versus Reality: Positivism: The Historical Statement

Criminal Families

The XYY Supermale

Crime In The News: President of Philippines Says "Criminals Aren't Humanity"

Twin Studies and Heredity

Sociobiology

The Biological Roots of Human Aggression

The New Synthesis

Critique of Early Biological Theories of Criminal Behavior

Criminal Profiles: Richard Benjamin Speck: "Born to Raise Hell"

ch. 5 Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives-Interaction Is Key

The Human Genome Project

Theory Versus Reality: The Future of Neuroscience

Genetics and Heritability

Future Directions in the Study of Genes and Crime

The Dysfunctional Brain

Crime In The News: Is There a Crime Gene?

Theory In Perspective: Modern Biological Theories

Body Chemistry and Criminality

Ingested Substances and Nutrition

Environmental Pollution

Crime In The News: Exposure to Lead, Other Substances Linked to Crime Rate

Psychobiotics

Hormones and Criminality

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? Hormones and Criminal Behavior

Low Resting Heart Rate and Crime

Galvanic Skin Response

Digit Ratio

Climate, Weather, and Crime

Biosocial Criminology

Gender Differences in Criminality

Evolutionary Neuroandrogenic Theory

Policy Implications of Biological Theories

Criminal Profiles: Jodi Arias-The Petite Killer

Critiques of Biological and Biosocial Theories

ch. 6 Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior-It's How We Think

Principles of Psychological and Psychiatric Theories

History of Psychological Theories

Personality Disturbances

The Psychopath

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Trait Theory

Cognitive Theories

Moral Development Theory

Cognitive Information-Processing Theory

The Criminal Mind-Set

The Psychoanalytic Perspective-Criminal Behavior as Maladaptation

The Psychotic Offender

Frustration-Aggression Theory

Crime as Adaptation

Criminogenic Needs

Attachment Theory

Theory In Perspective: Types of Psychological and Psychiatric Theories

Behavior Theory

Behavioral Conditioning

Social Cognition and the Role of Modeling

Policy and Treatment Implications of Psychological and Psychiatric Approaches

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? The Video Game Killer

Assessing Dangerousness

Predicting Criminality

Critique of Psychological and Psychiatric Theories of Crime

Criminal Psychological Profiling

The Psychological Autopsy

Insanity and the Law

Criminal Profiles: Andrea Yates-Child Killer

Guilty but Mentally Ill (GBMI)

Problems with the Insanity Defense

ch. 7 Social Structure Theories-It's Where and How We Live

Major Principles of Sociological Theories

Social Structure Theories

Theory In Perspective: Types of Social Structure Theories

Types of Social Structure Theories

Social Disorganization Theory

Strain Theory

Theory Versus Reality: The Criminology of Place, Routine Activities, and Crime Mapping

Crime In The News: The Pros and Cons of "Broken Windows" Policing

Theory Versus Reality: The Correlation between Rates of U.S. Unemployment, Interest, and Crime

Culture Conflict Theory

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? Like Father, Like Son

Criminal Profiles: Sanyika Shakur-aka Monster Kody Scott

Policy Implications of Social Structure Theories

Critique of Social Structure Theories

ch. 8 Theories of Social Process and Social Development-It's What We Learn

The Perspective of Social Interaction

Types of Social Process Approaches

Social Learning Theory

Theory In Perspective: Types of Social Process Theories

Social Control Theories

Labeling Theory

Criminal Profiles: Dr.

Farid Fata-Prescribing Unneeded Chemotherapy

Reintegrative Shaming

Dramaturgical Perspective

Policy Implications of Social Process Theories

Critique of Social Process Theories

The Social Development Perspective

Concepts in Social Development Theories

The Life Course Perspective

Theory In Perspective: Social Development Theories

Laub and Sampson's Age-Graded Theory

Moffitt's Dual Taxonomic Theory

Farrington's Delinquent Development Theory

Evolutionary Ecology

Thornberry's Interactional Theory

Theory Versus Reality: Social Influences on Developmental Pathways

Developmental Pathways

Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods (PHDCN)

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? Sexual Abuser Claims Victim Status

Policy Implications of Social Development Theories

Critique of Social Development Theories

Criminal Profiles: Adam Lanza and the Sandy Hook School Shootings

ch. 9 Social Conflict Theories-It's How We Relate

Law and Social Order Perspectives

The Consensus Perspective

The Pluralist Perspective

The Conflict Perspective

Theory In Perspective: Social Conflict Theories

Radical Criminology

Critical Criminology

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? Human Trafficking, Illegal Aliens, and the American Dream

Radical-Critical Criminology and Policy Issues

Critique of Radical-Critical Criminology

Emerging Conflict Theories

Contents note continued: Left-Realist Criminology

Feminist Criminology

Postmodern Criminology

Peacemaking Criminology

Moral Time

Convict Criminology

New Issues in Radical-Critical Thought

Criminal Profiles: Theodore John "Ted" Kaczynski-the Unabomber

Policy Implications of Social Conflict Theories

ch. 10 Criminal Victimization-It's Personal

Hidden Victims

Victimization by the Numbers

The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)

Critique of the NCVS

The Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR)

Critique of UCR/NIBRS

Comparing the UCR/NIBRS and the NCVS

Changing Offense Patterns

Demographic Correlates of Victimization

Revictimization and Polyvictimization

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? He Stood His Ground

The Developmental Victimization Survey (DVS)

The Personal Impact of Criminal Victimization

The Socio-emotional Impact of Victimization

The Physical Impact of Victimization

The Financial Impact of Victimization

Secondary Victimization

Victimization as a Risk Factor for Crime

Victimology

Blaming the Victim: Early Theories of Victim Precipitation

Victimization and Lifestyle

Theory In Perspective: Types of Victimization Theories

Deviant Places Theory

Victims' Rights

A History of the Victim

Victims' Rights Legislation

Restorative Justice: Making the Victim Whole Again

Victim Restitution and Victim Compensation

Criminal Profiles: Omar Mateen-American Monster

ch. 11 Crimes Against Persons-It's What We Fear

Homicide

The Subculture of Violence Theory

Homicide: A Closer Look

Serial Killers

Crime In The News: Why Mass Shootings Won't Go Away

Mass Murder

Rape

Theoretical Perspectives on Rape

Criminal Profiles: Karla Homolka-A Woman Rapist?

Typologies of Rapists

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? Exotic Dancer Claims Rape

Rape: A Closer Look

Child Sexual Abuse

Types of Child Sex Abusers

Robbery

The Lethal Potential of Robbery

Criminal Careers of Robbers

Robbery and Public Transportation

The Motivation of Robbers

Drug Robberies

The Gendered Nature of Robbery

Aggravated Assault

Stranger Assault

Assault within Families

Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence

Bullying

Workplace Violence

Hate Crimes

Stalking

Criminal Profiles: Dylann Storm Roof-The Charleston Church Shooter

ch. 12 Crimes Against Property-It's What We Lose

Types of Property Crime

Burglary

The Social Ecology of Burglary

Theory Versus Reality: Ethnographic Research on Active Burglars

A Typology of Burglars

The Locales and Times of Burglary

The Motivation of Burglars

Target Selection for Burglary

The Costs of Burglary

The Burglary-Drug Connection

The Sexualized Context of Burglary

Larceny-Theft

Shoplifting and Employee Theft

Crime In The News: "Flash Robs" Become a Troublesome Trend

Flash Mobs and Larceny

Identity Theft

Motor Vehicle Theft

Theft of Car Parts

Joyriders: Car Theft for Fun

Criminal Profiles: Frank W. Abagnale, Jr.-"Catch Me If You Can"

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? Body Parts for Sale

Professional Car Theft

Arson

Fire Setters

Understanding Property Crimes

Persistent and Professional Thieves

The Criminal Careers of Property Offenders

Property Offenders and Rational Choice

Receivers of Stolen Property

The Role of Criminal Receivers

Criminal Profiles: Colton Harris-Moore-the Barefoot Bandit

ch. 13 White-Collar and Organized Crime-Crime as a Job

A Brief History of White-Collar Crime

Understanding White-Collar Crime

Definitional Evolution of White-Collar Crime

White-Collar Crime Today

Corporate Crime

Theory Versus Reality: White-Collar Crime: The Initial Statement

Financial Crime

Environmental Crimes and Green Criminology

Terrorism and White-Collar Crime

Causes of White-Collar Crime

Curtailing White-Collar and Corporate Crime

Organized Crime

Prohibition and Official Corruption

Activities of Organized Crime

Other Organized Criminal Groups

Eurasian Criminal Enterprises

Balkan Criminal Enterprises

Asian Criminal Enterprises

African Criminal Enterprises

Middle Eastern Criminal Enterprises

Transnational Organized Crime

Crime In The News: U.S. Authorities Grapple with the Rise of Transnational Criminal Organizations

Organized Crime and the Law

Policy Issues: The Control of Organized Crime

Criminal Profiles: Bernie Madoff-Disgraced Financier

KEY NAMES

ch. 14 Drug and Sex Crimes- Recreational Offenses

History of Drug Abuse in the United States

Extent of Drug Abuse

Young People and Drugs

Costs of Drug Abuse

Types of Illegal Drugs

Drug Addiction

Drug Trafficking

Pharmaceutical Diversion and Synthetic Drugs

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? His Brother's Keeper

Drugs and Crime

Narcoterrorism

Social Policy and Drug Abuse

Recent Legislation

Drug-Control Strategies

The Drug Legalization/Decriminalization Debate

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? Gangs, Teenagers, and Peer Pressure

Prostitution

Morals Legislation

A Typology of Prostitutes

Crime In The News: International Sex Traffickers Turn Girls into Slaves

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children

Clients of Prostitutes

Prostitution: A Changing Business

Exiting the Sex Trade

Feminist Perspectives on Prostitution

Criminal Profiles: Heidi Lynne Fleiss-Madame to the Stars

Legalization and Decriminalization of Prostitution

ch. 15 Technology and Crime-It's a Double-Edged Sword

Technology and Crime

High Technology and Criminal Opportunity

The Extent of Cybercrime

Cybercrime and the Law

The History and Nature of Hacking

A Profile of Cybercriminals

Crime In The News: Cyberbanging

Cybercrime as a Form of White-Collar Crime

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? Criminal Activity or Mischievous Gaming?

Technology in the Fight against Crime

DNA Technology

Criminal Profiles: Kevin Mitnick-Hacker Turned Security Expert

Computers as Crime-Fighting Tools

Combating Cybercrime

Police Investigation of Computer Crime

Cybercrime and Internet Security

Policy Issues: Personal Freedoms in the Information Age

ch.

16 Globalization and Terrorism-Our Small World

Comparative Criminology

Ethnocentrism

Transnational Crimes

Theory Versus Reality: UN Offense Definitions

Human Smuggling and Trafficking

Human Trafficking

Federal Immigration and Trafficking Legislation

Terrorism

Domestic Terrorism

International Terrorism

Crime In The News: "Lone-Wolf" Terrorists Remain Difficult to Track Down

Cyberterrorism

Criminal Profiles: Mohammed Atta-Leader of the 9/11 Attacks

Who's To Blame: The Individual or Society? The Making of a Suicide Bomber

Terrorism and Technology

The Radicalization Process

Countering the Terrorist Threat

Foreign Terrorist Organizations

The Future of Terrorism

International Crime-Fighting Organizations

INTERPOL

Europol

Criminal Profiles: The Tsarnaev Brothers-The Boston Bombers

The International Criminal Court

Key Name

Questions For Reflection.

Notes:

Revised edition of the author's Criminology today, [2017].

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Lipman Criminology Library Fund.

ISBN:

9780134749730

0134749731

9780134146386

0134146387

9780134417110

0134417119

OCLC:

696100631

Publisher Number:

99986445313