Introduction to Criminology : An Equity Lens

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peterson, Jessica René, author.

VanderPyl, Taryn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law--Textbooks--United States.

Law.

Social sciences--Textbooks.

Social sciences.

Sociology--Textbooks.

Sociology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Open Oregon Educational Resources 2025.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Introduction to Criminology provides a foundation for understanding the origins, evolution, and current status of criminological theories. This textbook explains the field of criminology and influential theories in context, with real-life examples and activities. All content is delivered through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Each chapter includes bold-faced key terms with definitions and cross-references that link backward and forward to important concepts. Students can also engage with the content through discussion questions and supplemental resources at the end of each chapter.

Contents:

Message to Students

How to Navigate This Book Online

How to Read This Book Offline

About this Book

Chapter 1: Introduction to Criminology

Chapter 2: Measuring Crime

Chapter 3: Origins of Criminology

Chapter 4: Biological and Psychological Understandings of Criminal Behavior

Chapter 5: Social Structural and Strain Theories

Chapter 6: Social Learning, Interactionist, and Subcultural Theories

Chapter 7: Social Control and Life Course Theories

Chapter 8: Critical and Feminist Approaches to Criminology

Chapter 9: The Future of Criminology

Glossary

Image Descriptions

Attributions and References for Glossary Terms

Transcripts

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Publisher's Message to Instructors

Instructor Resources

Manuscript Development Process

License Statement

Additional Resources

Notes:

Description based on print resource

OCLC:

1526446592