Crime, Justice, and Society: An Introduction to Criminology

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 4th edition include: A student-friendly, streamlined organization; Firsthand perspectives from offenders, victims, and criminal justice professionals; Expanded coverage of corporate and government crime; A focus on the dynamics of class, race, and ethnicity; A chapter on drug-related crime and antidrug laws; Discussion of topics in the news: marijuana laws, sex trafficking, stand-your-ground policies, and more. This new edition of a now-classic textboth accessible and sophisticatedwill be welcomed by students and instructors alike.

Additional ISBNs: 9781626372252, 162637225X, 9781626374225, 1626374228