Criminology

Criminology: A Sociological Understanding, 7th Edition, is a Pearson textbook authored by Steven E. Barkan. The volume introduces the discipline of criminology from an explicitly sociological viewpoint, examining how social patterns shape the understanding of crime.

The text focuses on the social contexts surrounding crime. Its thematic coverage places particular emphasis on critical issues involving race, ethnicity, gender, and social class.

Along with the 448-page English-language print format, the 2018 publication is available as an eTextbook equipped with digital study tools such as highlighting.