Crime Types: A Text/Reader / Edition 2 in Bloomington, MN

Blending original text with research,
Crime Types: A Text Reader
provides a conceptually driven examination of the major types of modern crime: homicide and assault; violent sex crimes; robbery, burglary, and property crime; public order crime; and crimes within complex organizations. The author, known for his publications as well as his scholarship, uses engaging original text to introduce and conclude chapters as well as headnotes to highlight major themes, findings, and links to the broader framework. This innovative conceptual framework helps students understand the behavioral, cognitive, cultural, and social facets of different types of crime. Twenty-five selected readings from diverse voices bring the concepts to life and provide in-depth applications of the text's material.
Features:
full description and dynamic readings on
the crime types of most concern
to society
homicide and assault
violent sex crimes
robbery, burglary, property crime
public order crime
crimes within complex organization
provocative conceptual framework
for understanding of patterns of offending, victimization, crime settings, and societal responses
diverse voices and compelling writing add
real-life immediacy and authenticity
to the study of the dominant social, behavioral, cognitive, and cultural dimensions of crime
headnotes
to each reading highlight major conceptual themes, findings, and links to the broader framework
discussion questions
engage readers in broader questions of cause, response, and prevention
key terms
included for each chapter
wide-ranging references
to major resources for further reading and research
stellar authorship
widely published and highly regarded scholar
special interests in criminal justice, organizational culture within law enforcement agencies, forms of deviance and criminal behaviors in organizational settings, and qualitative research methods