Criminology: The Essentials

by Anthony Walsh, Cody Jorgensen

Anthony Walsh and Cody Jorgensen's The Essentials introduces students to major theoretical perspectives and topics in a concise, easy-to-read format. This straightforward overview of key subject areas in criminology thoroughly covers the most up-to-date advances in theory and research while challenging students to consider the applications of these theories and their policy implications. The Fourth Edition includes new topics, events, and developments in criminology.

Genres: Nonfiction

416 pages, Kindle Edition

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.