Criminology: The Essentials

by Anthony Walsh, Cody Jorgensen

The Essentials, Third Edition, by Anthony Walsh and Cody Jorgensen, introduces students to major theoretical perspectives and criminology topics in a concise, easy-to-read format. This straightforward overview of the major subject areas in criminology still thoroughly covers the most up-to-date advances in theory and research. In the new full-color Third Edition, special features have been added to engage the reader in thinking critically about concepts in criminology. 

Genres: Nonfiction

392 pages, Paperback

First published October 10, 2011

Reviews

[Mavis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to read this for my Criminology class. I found the textbook very insightful. I found the stories told easy to connect with what the chapter was talking about.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good text for my Criminal Justice course!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

for college class

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

A detailed and broad exploration of crime and what defines a criminal. An informative read if you are interested in the question- why do people commit crime.