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Contributors including criminologists and criminal justice experts present a current introduction to criminology and give insight into the nature and basic concepts of criminology. Chapters are organized around the theme that crime is best understood as a social problem. This third edition contains new chapters on white collar crime, gangs, and links between genetic, biological, and social factors that influence criminal behavior. The editor is affiliated with California State University-Sacramento. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This reader offers original contributions from some of the discipline's most highly regarded experts in their fields, (including John Hagan, Daryll Steffensmeier, Frank Cullen, Todd Clear, Neal Shover, Bob Bursik, and Robert Agnew). Covering standard criminology course content, Sheley presents a wide range of criminological theory readings (including the most contemporary developments, such as strain theories) as well as criminological typologies and system policy implications. Although a sophisticated collection, readability is enhanced through pedagogical aids.
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