Criminology: Theory, Research, and Policy: Theory, Research, and Policy

by Gennaro F. Vito, Jeffrey R Maahs

Crime is an important social issue and how policymakers deal with crime (via crime policy) can have enormous social and financial implications. The fourth edition of best-selling Criminology: Theory, Research, and Policy discusses criminal behavior and explores the factors that contribute to crime as well as the social reactions to crime. By making the connection between theory, research, and policy, the authors demonstrate the relevancy of criminological theory in the public attempt to control crime while providing justice. The emphasis on these three elements with pertinent discussions and examples is what sets this text apart from other criminology titles.

448 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 1993

Reviews

[Joshua Peterson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much editorializing for a textbook. Organization was lacking at times and subject matter lacked a cohesive structure to follow. Honestly, it struck me as a Professor of the subject taking a week or two to regurgitate their class and thoughts onto text without regard for bias or for the purpose of textbooks.