Synopses & Reviews
Finally--a criminology text written in a comprehensive, yet straightforward manner that will enable your students to more fully comprehend this complex subject. Discussion of both the ideological explanations and scientific methodologies relevant to criminology provide the reader with a complete understanding of this field. Current issues along with historical foundations, are explored to give the reader the basis to understand not only the genesis of criminology but also the current scenario -- and, perhaps, to glimpse the future.
About the Author
Cliff Roberson has published, authored, and co-authored 40 books. His personal experiences include service in the United States Marine Corps (Infantry Officer and judge advocate), membership in Texas and California Bar Associations, admission to practice before U.S. Supreme Court and state courts in California and Texas, chairmanship of numerous panels on criminological theory and criminal law at ACJS.
Table of Contents
1. Definition of Crime. 2. Measuring Crime. 3. The Classical Approach. 4. The Positive and Biological Approaches. 5. The Sociological Approach. 6. Psychological and Psychiatric Approaches. 7. The Conflict/Critical Approach. 8. Crimes Against Persons. 9. Crimes Against Property. 10. Special Crimes. 11. Punishment. 12. Victimology. 13. Law Enforcement. 14. The Court System. 15. Sentencing and Corrections. 16. Juvenile Justice System.