Criminology: The Essentials

by Anthony Walsh, Cody Jorgensen (Contributor)

Anthony Walsh and Cody Jorgensen's Criminology: 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.

Genres: Nonfiction

416 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.