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Ideal for undergraduate courses in criminologyespecially those taught from a critical perspectiveCriminology: A Sociological Approach, Sixth Edition, is a comprehensive yet highly accessible introduction to the study of crime and criminological theory. Authors Piers Beirne and James W. Messerschmidt present the topic from a sociological standpoint, emphasizing the social construction of crime and showing how crime relates to gender, class, race, and age. Providing students with a strong theoretical foundation, the book also addresses historical, feminist, and comparative perspectives and highlights the major types of crime and victimization patterns.THE TEXT IS DIVIDED INTO THREE PARTS:* Part I focuses on four questions: 'What is crime?' 'How are perceptions of it influenced by the mass media and by fear ofcrime?' 'How can we measure how much crime there is in the United States?' and finally, 'How often does crime occur and with what degrees of seriousness?'* Part II is a systematic guide to modern criminological theory and its historical development* Part III examines specific types of crime, including property crime, interpersonal violence, whitecollar crime, and politicalcrime, and it concludes with a chapter on comparative criminology and globalizationThe sixth edition features new and uptodate empirical data and also covers areas not included in many criminology texts, like cultural criminology, green criminology, whiteness and crime, the rapewar connection, Ponzi schemes, domestic rightwing terrorism, and statesanctioned torture.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Criminology: A Sociological Approach'? A: The book primarily focuses on understanding crime from a sociological perspective, emphasizing how crime is socially constructed and its relationship with gender, class, race, and age.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in this criminology textbook? A: Key topics include historical and modern criminological theories, types of crime such as property crime and interpersonal violence, victimization patterns, and contemporary issues like cultural criminology and domestic terrorism.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Piers Beirne and James W. Messerschmidt.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the sixth edition, published on September 10, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does the textbook have? A: The textbook contains 480 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate courses? A: Yes, it is ideal for undergraduate courses in criminology, especially those taught from a critical perspective.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in acceptable condition.
- Q: Does the book address any contemporary issues in criminology? A: Yes, the sixth edition includes discussions on current topics such as green criminology, Ponzi schemes, and state-sanctioned torture.
- Q: What are the three main parts of the book? A: Part I addresses fundamental questions about crime, Part II provides a guide to criminological theory, and Part III examines specific types of crime and comparative criminology.