NIBRS d. A criminologist wants to gain an in-depth understanding of the subculture of a street gang in a particular city. Which of the following methods would be the most appropriate method for obtaining such an understanding? Using existing sources of official data b.
Distributing self-report surveys c. Engaging in an ethnography. Those who have been convicted of a crime b. Those who have committed deviant acts before the age of 12 c.
Long-term recidivists who have repeatedly been found guilty. Reliability c. Triangulation d. A criminologist wants to learn about the rate of drug use among adolescents. To do this, the criminologist would be best-served by referencing which of the following sources? Self-report surveys d. Case studies. A criminologist wants to gain an in-depth understanding of the socialization process of a state police academy.
Engaging in participant observation. The researcher should carefully conceal his or her real identity and pretend to be part of the group being studied. Tape recorders should be used in the field to ensure accuracy of data. Participant observation is a valuable methodology for studying groups that have historically been little-understood.
Participant observation is a good way of obtaining quantitative data on various criminal phenomena. A criminologist decides to study the way in which violent crime is portrayed in newspaper headlines. This type of research is known as: a. Content analysis c. Simulation d. Secondary analysis.
A criminologist decides to compile what is currently known about domestic violence; the criminologist does this by analyzing the data collected in a number of previous studies on the topic. Content analysis b. Media survey c. A criminologist decides to study marijuana use among college students.
To do this, the criminologist conducts a survey of the students, reviews police records of drug offenses near the campus, and engages in participant observation. Overall, this approach is representative of which of the following? Simulation b. Unobtrusive measures. Which of the following is an index offense on the Uniform Crime Report? Arson b. Embezzlement c. Public drunkenness d. Introduction to Criminology, Ninth Edition is a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminology designed for an introductory undergraduate course in two- and four-year programs.
Author Frank E. Hagan focuses on the vital core of criminological theory--theory, method, and criminal behavior. Hagan investigates all forms of criminal activity, such as.
Introduction to Criminology: A Brief Edition provides students with coverage of core concepts supported by student-tested pedagogical tools that promote student engagement, thought-provoking classroom discussions, and critical-thinking skills.
Schram Stephen G. Tibbetts, offers a contemporary and integrated discussion of the key theories that help us understand crime in the 21st century. With a focus on why offenders commit crimes, this bestseller skillfully engages students with. Criminology, or the study of crime, has developed rapidly as a subject in recent years, while crime and the problem of how to respond to it have become major concerns for society as a whole. This book provides a succinct, highly readable - and much needed - introduction to criminology.
Fritsvold, University of San Diego 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 4. Introduction to Criminology, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminology, focusing on the vital core areas of the field—theory, method, and criminal behavior. With more attention to crime typologies than most introductory texts, authors Frank E. Taking a sociological approach to the study of crime and criminals, this volume includes considerable descriptive and historical material and an integrated approach to theory and research.
The volume addresses crime data and the methods of criminology, violent crime, violence against women and children, varieties of nonviolent theft, occupational and organizational crime, organized crime, public order crime, criminology, criminological theory, crime and social structure, rationality-opportunity theories of crime, and general theories of crime. For criminal justice professionals and others interested in criminology.
Who commits crime and why do they do it? And what can we do about it? This [book] considers what we know about crime and criminality, and about historical trends and competing explanations for patterns of crime in the developed world. Criminology, or the study of crime, has developed rapidly as a subject in recent years, while crime and the problem of how to respond to it have become major concerns for society as a whole.
This book provides a succinct, highly readable - and much needed - introduction to criminology for those who want to learn more, whether they are already studying the subject, thinking of doing so, or just interested to discover what criminology is about.
Introducing Criminology begins by asking basic questions: what is crime? The authors focus particularly upon attempts to understand and explain crime by the disciplines of psychology and sociology, and consider also the impact of feminist and postmodern thought on the development of the subject. In the second part of the book the authors take three very different topics to illustrate themes raised in the first half of the book, exploring the particular issues raised by each topic, and showing how criminologists have gone about their work.
A Book by Russell Pond. A Book by Gregory P Brown. A Book by W. Hagan,Leah E. Why Do They Do It? Schram,Stephen G. An Introduction to Criminology by Ronald J. Berger,Marvin D. Free,Patrick K. A Book by Stephen Schafer. A Book by Frank E. A Book by James T. A Book by Hugh D. Barlow,David Kauzlarich.
Also discussed are definitions offered by criminal justice agencies and those by international organizations. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution. Rent this article via DeepDyve. Add to GoodReads Exam Copies. Introduction to Criminology. The ninth edition of Introduction to Criminology provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of lawmaking, lawbreaking, and reactions to crime.
Both classic and contemporary theories of the causes of crime are discussed and critiqued. Special attention is given to critical theories of crime and to general theories. The latest crime statistics, research, and theorizing are fully integrated throughout the text and the innovative epilogue provides students with the tools to actually apply criminological theory to real life events.
Juvenile Justice: An Introduction, 8 th edition, presents a comprehensive picture of juvenile offending, delinquency theories, and how juvenile justice actors and agencies react to delinquency.
0コメント