Crime, Justice, and Society : An Introduction to Criminology (4 New edition)

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 organizationFirsthand perspectives from offenders, victims, and criminal justice professionalsExpanded coverage of white-collar and government crimeA focus on the dynamics of race, class, and ethnicityA chapter on drug-related crime and antidrug lawsDiscussion of topics in the news: marijuana laws, sex trafficking, stand-your-ground policies, and moreThis new edition of a now-classic text-both accessible and sophisticated-will be welcomed by students and instructors alike.