{"product_id":"essential-criminology-paperback-2","title":"Essential Criminology - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark M. Lanier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStuart Henry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDesire' J. M. Anastasia\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the fourth edition of \u003cem\u003eEssential Criminology\u003c\/em\u003e, authors Mark M. Lanier, Stuart Henry, and Desire .M. Anastasia build upon this best-selling critical review of criminology, which has become essential reading for students of criminology in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an alternative to overly comprehensive, lengthy, and expensive introductory texts, \u003cem\u003eEssential Criminology\u003c\/em\u003e is, as its title implies, a concise overview of the field. The book guides students through the various definitions of crime and the different ways crime is measured. It then covers the major theories of crime, from individual-level, classical, and rational choice to biological, psychological, social learning, social control, and interactionist perspectives. In this latest edition, the authors explore the kind of criminology that is needed for the globally interdependent twenty-first century. With cutting-edge updates, illustrative real-world examples, and new study tools for students, this text is a necessity for both undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential Criminology brings a breath of fresh air to my course at the same time it provides the materials to cover a very important but very difficult topic: theorizing about crime itself. \u003cbr\u003eSandra Quinn, St. Ambrose University \u003cbr\u003e No other text on theories of crime can compete with \"Essential Criminology\" s precise coverage of core theories in crime causation or with its seductive encouragement to actively engage the respective theories. This book will not only appeal to students but also to those seeking a comprehensive, critical reference text. \u003cbr\u003eDragan Milovanovic, Northeastern Illinois University \u003cbr\u003eIn the fourth edition of \"Essential Criminology,\" authors Mark M. Lanier, Stuart Henry, and Desire J.M. Anastasia build upon this best-selling critical review of criminology, which is now essential reading for students of criminology in the 21st century. \u003cbr\u003eDesigned as an alternative to overly comprehensive, lengthy, and expensive introductory texts, \"Essential Criminology\" provides a concise overview of the field. It guides students through the various definitions of crime and the different ways crime is measured, and then covers the major theories of crime, from individual-level, classical, and rational choice, to biological, psychological, social learning, social control, and interactionist perspectives. In this latest edition, the authors explore the kind of criminology that is needed for the globally interdependent twenty-first century. With cutting-edge updates, illustrative real-world examples, and new study tools for students, this text is a necessity for both undergraduate and graduate courses in criminology. \u003cbr\u003eMark M. Lanier is professor and the Dean's Assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama. He is the author or editor of 12 books on crime and research methods, including \"Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology: A Mixed Methods Approach \"(Oxford University). \u003cbr\u003eStuart Henry is professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the School of Public Affairs at San Diego State University. He is the author of over twenty books including the classic work, \"The Hidden Economy.\" \u003cbr\u003eDesire J. M. Anastasia is assistant professor of sociology at Metropolitan State University of Denver.\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark M. Lanier\u003c\/b\u003e is professor and the Dean's Assistant in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama. He is the author or editor of 12 books on crime and research methods, including \u003ci\u003eResearch Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology: A Mixed Methods Approach\u003c\/i\u003e (Oxford University). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart Henry\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the School of Public Affairs at San Diego State University. He is the author of over twenty books including the classic work, \u003ci\u003eThe Hidden Economy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesire J. M. Anastasia\u003c\/b\u003e is assistant professor of sociology at Metropolitan State University of Denver.\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 433\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47385076400377,"sku":"9780813348858","price":111.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/bWFnTkJvejlWWlY0U1RORkVXTWNFdz09.webp?v=1770171885","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/essential-criminology-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}