Crime, Justice, and Society: An Introduction to Criminology

ISBN-13: 9781626372252 / Angielski

Ronald J. Berger; Jr. Marvin D. Free;Melissa Deller

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Now fully revised, Crime, Justice, and Society is designed not only to introduce students to the core issues of criminology, but also to help them think critically about often-sensationalized topics. Features of the fourth edition include:A student-friendly, streamlined organizationFirsthand perspectives from offenders, victims, and criminal justice professionalsExpanded coverage of white-collar and government crimeA focus on the dynamics of race, class, and ethnicityA chapter on drug-related crime and antidrug lawsDiscussion of topics in the news: marijuana laws, sex trafficking, stand-your-ground policies, and moreThis new edition of a now-classic text-both accessible and sophisticated-will be welcomed by students and instructors alike.