Introduction to Criminology
Why Do They Do It?

Fourth Edition

Pamela J. Schram - California State University, San Bernardino, USA
Joseph A. Schwartz - Florida State University
Stephen G. Tibbetts - California State University, San Bernardino, USA

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January 2024 | 560 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It? offers a contemporary and integrated discussion of key criminological theories to help students understand crime in the 21st century. Focusing on why offenders commit crimes, authors Pamela J. Schram, Joseph A. Schwartz, and Stephen G. Tibbetts apply established theories to real-life examples to explain criminal behavior. Coverage of violent and property crimes is included throughout theory chapters so that students can clearly understand the application of theory to criminal behavior. Updates to the Fourth Edition include recent major social events, such as the George Floyd protests; changes in crime trends and criminal behavior as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; updated crime statistics, case studies, as well as contemporary topics, such as mass shooting events and the legalization of marijuana use.

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Criminology

Chapter 2: Measuring Crime

Chapter 3: The Classical School of Criminological Thought

Chapter 4: Contemporary Classical and Deterrence Research

Chapter 5: Early Positivism: Biological Theories of Crime

Chapter 6: Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior

Chapter 7: Psychological/Trait Theories of Crime

Chapter 8: Social Structure Theories of Crime I: Early Development and Strain Models of Crime

Chapter 9: Social Structure Theories of Crime II: Social Disorganization and Subcultures

Chapter 10: Social Process and Control Theories of Crime

Chapter 11: Labeling Theory and Conflict/Marxist/Radical Theories of Crime

Chapter 12: Feminist Theories of Crime

Chapter 13: Developmental/Life-Course Perspectives on Criminality

Chapter 14: White-Collar Crime, Organized Crime, and Cybercrime

Chapter 15: Hate Crimes, Mass Murder, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

Chapter 16: Drugs and Crime

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The new edition is available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. Learn more.
Crime statistics have been updated throughout to better reflect the most recent crime data available.
Case studies and the Why Do They do It? sections have been updated throughout, highlighting a combination of historical and contemporary cases to provide students with more opportunities to apply theories to actual crimes.
Recent major social events, such as the George Floyd protests, are discussed in detail with particular focus on their relevance for specific theoretical perspectives.
Information related to changes in crime trends and criminal behavior during and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has been added throughout, such as information pertaining to changes in interpersonal violence trends, hate crimes targeting Asian Americans, and changes in homicides.
Information on a range of contemporary topics has been revised, including legalization of marijuana use; mass shooting events, including notable school shooting events; the opioid epidemic; challenges facing law enforcement; and gun control.

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Theory in Action Videos: These clips include candid interviews with former offenders that reinforce theoretical concepts for students.
What Were They Thinking? Videos: Co-author Stephen G. Tibbetts explores an interesting or unusual crime, and links it to concepts discussed in the chapter.
Chapter-opening Case Studies present real-life cases that introduce the concepts discussed in the chapter; cases are revisited throughout the chapter to contextualize the theories and concepts.
Why Do They Do It cases give students an opportunity to critically analyze the high profile cases they hear about in the news.
Special typology chapters review contemporary topics such as cybercrime, hate crimes, terrorism, white collar/corporate crime, and drug-related offenses.
An entire chapter devoted to Feminist criminological theories gives attention to a topic not adequately covered in most other introductory textbooks.
Applying Theory to Crime boxes help students apply the chapter concepts to violent and property crimes within the context of theory chapter.
Learning Checks throughout the chapters help students test their knowledge and reading retention.
Policy Implications sections at the end of chapters further demonstrate the application of the theories.

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Chapter 1. Introduction to Criminology

Chapter 2. Measuring Crime

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