Designed for courses in Criminology; Introduction to Criminal Justice; Introduction to Law Enforcement. This introductory textbook reflects the emerging integrative and interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime and criminality in Canada. The author draws on a wealth of research case studies and statistics to provide the most up-to-date overview of the field now available. Clearly written, accessible, and engaging, the text is a major new entry in the Canadian intro criminology market.