Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior

by Frank E. Hagan, Leah E. Daigle

Recipient of the 2024 Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award  

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The Eleventh Edition of bestselling Introduction to Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminal behavior with a focus on the core of criminology – theory, method, and criminal behavior. In a clear and accessible manner, authors Frank E. Hagan and Leah E. Daigle present readers with detailed explanations of criminal behavior; examine various forms of criminal activity, such as organized crime, white collar crime, political crime, and environmental crime; the effects on society and policy decisions; and the connection between theory and criminal behavior.



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Genres: Sociology, Reference

514 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Katie]

I read this book for fun and not for a class. I utilized the website linked with it to obtain further information. I found this text book to be put together in a way that made it user friendly. The chapters built on one another and over all provided good information. The information is fairly up to date as it was published in 2013 however since the pandemic, I feel, that crime rates in certain categories have changed and would be interested in reading a more recently published book specific to the pandemic and crime changes. I recommend this text book for fun or for a class as it provides you enough basic knowledge so you can research areas that you find most interesting.

[Rince · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a literal textbook. I like it a lot for teaching crim, but this is not a casual read.

[Mounia Zah · Rating 5 out of 5]

good

[Rasel Chowdhury]

it was the best book ever criminology