CRIMINOLOGY THEORIES, PATTERNS AND TYPOLOGIES, Ninth Edition provides a comprehensive, in- depth analysis of
all areas of criminological theory and crime typologies and effectively links criminological theory with the formulation
of criminal justice policy. Renowned for its unbiased presentation of theories, issues, and controversies and its
exhaustive research base, this book presents cutting-edge, seminal research, as well as up- to-the-minute policy
and newsworthy examples.
New to the Edition
Integrated coverage of CriminologyNow--a Web-based, intelligent study system available with the text that saves
time for students and instructors by providing a complete package of diagnostic quizzes, a personalized study plan,
integrated multimedia elements, learning modules, and an instructor grade book.
A new chapter on technology and cyber crime (Chapter 14) has been created exclusively for the new edition of
this book. This chapter includes coverage of the use of technology to commit crime as well as to investigate and
combat crime, paying particular attention to the policy implications related to the use of technology to commit
or combat crime (i.e. personal liberties vs. public safety, etc.).
Chapter 10 (Violent Crime) has been revised and reorganized to provide more balanced coverage between the different
types of violence. There is a new section discussing sexual assault allegations at U.S. service academies, expanded
coverage of U.S. Patriot Act, and more in-depth treatment of domestic terrorism.
Chapter 12 features expanded coverage of white-collar crime.
Emerging social policy issues related to national security, Homeland Security, and the U.S.A. Patriot Act are
discussed where relevant throughout the text.
New "Comparative Criminology" boxes offer comparative international perspectives across all facets
of the CJ system criminal law, crime, victimization, and punishment.
Chapters 1 and 2 in the previous edition have been streamlined and combined into a single chapter which introduces
criminological history, the definitions of crime and criminology, and the basics of criminal law.
Coverage of crime measurement has been moved from Chapter 1 to Chapter 2 so that methods and measurement can
be discussed together, making both easier for the average student to understand.
To make the material more accessible, Chapter 9 has been streamlined and now focuses primarily on the two main
branches of developmental theory and provides one or two examples of each.
This new edition also features an increased emphasis on the impact of the media in criminal justice decision-making,
legislation, and public attitudes about crime and crime control policy as well as new coverage of criticisms of
the UCR and NCVS. Also more extensive coverage of new methods of data collection (NIBRS), expanded discussion of
the victim's rights movement, a new section on social policy issues related to developmental theories of criminology,
and expanded coverage of hate crimes.
The new edition's enhanced pedagogical system now includes chapter objectives that correlate with end-of-chapter
summary lists of key concepts; end-of-chapter review format that is correlated with chapter objectives; concept
summary tables; and Doing Research on the Web activities.
Table of Contents
Part I CONCEPT OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINOLOGY.
1. Crime, Criminology, and Criminal Law.
2. The Nature and Extent of Crime.
3. Victims and Victimization.
Part II THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION.
4. Choice Theory.
5. Trait Theories.
6. Social Structure Theories.
7. Social Process Theories.
8. Social Conflict Theories Critical Criminology and Restorative Justice.
9. Developmental Theories Life Course and Latent Trait.
Part III CRIME TYPOLOGIES.
10. Violent Crime From Street Crime to Terrorism.
11. Property Crime.
12. Enterprise Crime White Collar and Organizational Crime.
13. Public Order Crimes.
14. Technology and Cyber-crime.
