Introduction to Criminology- Vantage Learning Platform

Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior

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KEY FEATURES OF INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY, ELEVENTH EDITION

New to this Edition:

• Updated research, data, and statistics.
• Discussion of the Covid-19 pandemic and its relationship to crime and victimization.
• New sections on emerging criminological theories such as Queer Criminology and the Neurobiology of Trauma.
• Expanded coverage of campus sexual assault, future and cybercrimes, and romance scams.
• New methodological tools such as network analysis and photo-ethnography.
• Updated real-world examples and news events are provided to illustrate the connection between criminological theory, crime types, and the real-world.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of the foundational material and often-neglected areas of study introduces students to important topics around organized crime, terrorism, white-collar crime, environmental crime, political crime, and gangs.
• "Theory and Crime" and "The Theory-Policy Connection" sections in all the chapters in Parts I and II help students understand the integration of theory and crime and its effects on the world around them.
• A standalone chapter on cybercrime helps students develop a well-rounded perspective of the future of crime.
• "Crime in the Media" boxes highlight the increasing attention and effect that the media has on public perception of crime.
• "Crime Files" boxes bring concepts to life with engaging real-world stories.
• "Criminology in Context" boxes provide further information on important concepts discussed in the text.