Criminology

Written by bestselling author Larry Siegel, CRIMINOLOGY, 8th Edition, guides you through the fast-paced field of modern criminology, its most current research and fascinating examples that help you understand criminological theory. Details on the crimes of real-life people illustrate concepts, while unbiased coverage of even the most controversial topics -- ranging from responses to sexual assault on campus to cybercrime -- enables you to form your own opinions about current issues and events. The 8th Edition offers insights into racial bias, political crime, terrorism following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, green-collar crime, ransomware attacks, human trafficking, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and more. In addition, features such as Crime of the Century provide in-depth discussions of notorious crimes that captivated the public and shaped the way we view the true meaning of justice. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.