1st Edition
Criminology in Brief Understanding Crime and Criminal Justice
1.Methods and Data 2.Biological, Psychological, and Classical Theories of Crime 3.Sociological Theories of Crime 4.Patterns of Crime 5.The Police 6.The Courts 7.Corrections
Biography
Robert Heiner received his Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Virginia. He is on the faculty at Plymouth State University; and he has authored or edited numerous textbooks with well-renowned publishers, including a Social Problems textbook now in its fifth edition with Oxford University Press.
Criminology in Brief sets itself apart from the established criminology textbooks by seeking to serve as a foundation for a criminology course rather than trying to serve as a criminology course itself. Heiner discusses key criminological concepts and theories in a way that provides the reader with a foundation upon which they can engage with up-to-date criminological research in class settings and while reviewing empirical articles. This book is highly recommended for instructors who teach introduction to criminology courses.
Michael S. Barton, Associate Professor of Sociology, Louisiana State University
Robert Heiner's Criminology in Brief is a unique textbook that bridges the gap between sociology and criminal justice, and is written in a style that is perfect for undergraduates who take courses in either discipline. Heiner's critical approach provides students, practitioners, and indeed informed citizens, with a better understanding of crime and the criminal justice system.
Todd M. Krohn, Instructor of Sociology, University of Georgia
