Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior

by Frank E. Hagan

"This is one of the best texts I have seen in a while...It makes the world of criminology less daunting and more relevant."

—Allyson S. Maida, St. John’s University

 

Introduction to Criminology, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminology, focusing on the vital core areas of the field—theory, method, and criminal behavior. With more attention to crime typologies than most introductory texts, Hagan and Daigle investigate all forms of criminal activity, such as organized crime, white collar crime, political crime, and environmental crime. The methods of operation, the effects on society and policy decisions, and the connection between theory and criminal behavior are all explained in a clear, accessible manner.

 

 

A Complete Teaching & Learning Package

Genres: Sociology, Reference

580 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Katie]

I read this book for fun and not for a class. I utilized the website linked with it to obtain further information. I found this text book to be put together in a way that made it user friendly. The chapters built on one another and over all provided good information. The information is fairly up to date as it was published in 2013 however since the pandemic, I feel, that crime rates in certain categories have changed and would be interested in reading a more recently published book specific to the pandemic and crime changes. I recommend this text book for fun or for a class as it provides you enough basic knowledge so you can research areas that you find most interesting.

[Rince]

Good

[Alisha]

This is a literal textbook. I like it a lot for teaching crim, but this is not a casual read.

[Mounia Zah]

good

[Rasel Chowdhury]

it was the best book ever criminology