Friday, January 11, 2013

Criminology: The Core 4th Edition by Larry J. Siegel


Criminology: The Core 4th Edition PDF Download Ebook. Larry J. Siegel delivers cutting-edge coverage in a succinct, student-friendly paperback. Author Larry Siegel guides readers through the fast-paced field of criminology, its most current research, and fascinating examples that help students truly understand criminological theory.

The text effectively uses real-world material to clarify criminology's concepts and theories. Highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of criminology, it also offers unbiased coverage of even the most controversial issues--enabling readers to form their own opinions.

Focusing on the field’s hottest topics, timely boxed features help engage students, spark lively classroom discussions, and build critical thinking skills. “Current Issues in Criminology” boxes focus on today’s passionate debates, and “Race, Culture, Gender & Criminology” boxes examine how diversity intersects with criminology topics.

A strong framework of study tools in every chapter maximizes student success, helping readers retain what they learn and think critically about what they read. Study tools include “Thinking Like a Criminologist” role-plays, “Checkpoints”, “Connections” boxes to help students link concepts from chapter to chapter, “Critical Thinking” questions, and more.

Offering solid examples of policy in action, relevant “Policy & Practice in Criminology” boxes spotlight new programs and policy initiatives--encouraging students to think critically about their effectiveness and providing you opportunities to show students the links between public policy and criminology.

Included at the front of the text, a colorful Criminological Theories chart gives students an at-a-glance look at criminology’s major theories. The exceptional student study tool and reference includes each theory’s major premise, branches and sub-theories, main theorists, and the key concepts and ideas.

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