Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780135186251 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135209103 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 384 |
Criminology, 5th Edition, is a textbook by Frank Schmalleger that guides students beyond rote memorization toward a grounded understanding of crime and criminal justice. Published by Pearson in 2020, the volume blends academic rigor with accessible instruction across core criminological concepts.
The volume addresses theories of crime causation alongside patterns of criminal victimization. Discussion encompasses offenses against persons and property, white-collar crime, and modern challenges surrounding technology, globalization, and terrorism.
Throughout the text, real-world cases and events illustrate essential principles. These examples prompt students to evaluate ethical questions, conflicts, and evidence on crime prevention programs while applying theoretical perspectives.
Table of Contents
PART I: CRIMINOLOGY EXPLAINED — *THE EVIL MEN (AND WOMEN) DO*
Chapter 1: What Is Criminology? — *Understanding Crime and Criminals*
PART II: CRIME CAUSATION — *WHAT WE DO AND WHY WE DO IT*
Chapter 2: Classical and Neoclassical Criminology — *Choice and Consequences*
Chapter 3: Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior — *It's What We Are*
Chapter 4: Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives — *Interaction Is Key*
Chapter 5: Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior — *It's How We Think*
Chapter 6: Social Structure — *It's Where and How We Live*
Chapter 7: Social Process and Social Development — *It's What We Learn*
Chapter 8: Social Conflict and Emergent Theories — *It's How We Relate*
PART III: THE CRIME PICTURE — *IT's NOT PRETTY*
Chapter 9: Criminal Victimization — *It's Personal*
Chapter 10: Crimes against Persons-*What We Fear*
Chapter 11: Crimes against Property — *It's What We Lose*
Chapter 12: White-Collar and Organized Crime — *Crime as a Job*
Chapter 13: Drug and Sex Crimes — *Recreational Offenses*
PART IV: CRIME IN THE MODERN WORLD — *TODAY's HEADLINES*
Chapter 14: Technology and Crime — *It's a Double-Edged Sword*
Chapter 15: Globalization and Terrorism — *Our Small World*
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