Victimology

by William G. Doerner, Steven P. Lab

Victimology , Eighth Edition, shows how to transform the current criminal’s justice system into a victim’s justice system. Doerner and Lab, both well-regarded scholars, write compellingly about the true scope of crime victims’ suffering in the United States. They lay out the sources of evidence available to victimology researchers. In later chapters, theory is woven together with the description of each topic and illustrated with specific examples. The second part of the book addresses the full impact of victimization. Part III, Types of Victimization, details specific problems ranging from violent crimes, child and elder abuse, and property crime to crime in the workplace. The authors emphasize their concern with the extent of criminal victimization, explain how obstacles hinder the pursuit of justice, and introduce the idea that reforms have rendered the system much more victim-friendly. Appropriate for undergraduate as well as early graduate students in Victimology courses in Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology programs, as well as Justice Studies, this book offers an instructor’s manual with a test bank, as well as PowerPoint lecture slides and a companion site with student resources.

Genres: Nonfiction

544 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Krys · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't finish it, but what I read was well researched and clearly articulated.

[Theresa Setzer · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a textbook. Clearly presented and well researched.

[Beth]

...When your summer reading begins with a textbook for course prep for a new class—so you add it to your GoodReads to up your book count. Ha! I’ve adopted the book. Serves the purpose.