Publisher's Synopsis
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 fourth edition include:
- A student-friendly, streamlined organization
- Firsthand perspectives from offenders, victims, and criminal justice professionals
- Expanded coverage of white-collar and government crime
- A focus on the dynamics of race, class, 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 text—both accessible and sophisticated—will be welcomed by students and instructors alike.
