Ebook PDF Crime and Criminology Aspen Criminal Justice Series 15th Edition PDF
Ebook PDF Crime and Criminology Aspen Criminal Justice Series 15th Edition PDF
Ebook PDF Crime and Criminology Aspen Criminal Justice Series 15th Edition PDF
Alida V. Merlo
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
George E. Higgins
University of Louisville
G. Larry Mays
New Mexico State University
Criminal Justice Series
Crime and
Criminology
Fifteenth Edition
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Preface
Acknowledgments
Glossary
Case Index
Name Index
General Index
Photo Credits
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter Outline
Introduction
The Concept of Crime
An Act or Omission
The Intent Requirement and Its Exceptions
Violation of the Elements of Criminal Law
Without Justification or Defense
Felony or Misdemeanor
The Judge or Jury as Final Decision Maker
The Concept of Law
Law as Social Control
The Extent of Criminal Law
Criminology and the Study of Crime
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Sources of Crime Data
The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR)
The National Incident-Based Reporting System
(NIBRS)
The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)
Self-Report Data (SRD)
The National Criminal History Improvement
Program (NCHIP)
Crime in the United States: An Overview
National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) Data
Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Data
Characteristics of Offenders
Characteristics of Crime Victims
Criminal Justice Systems and Crime Victims
Analysis of Crime Data Collection
Research in Criminology
Basing Policy Decisions on Research
The Search for Explanations
Selection of a Research Method
Errors in Interpreting Data
The Importance of Research Methods
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
The Historical Background of Punishment and
Criminal Law
The Classical Beginnings
The Neoclassical School
The Positivist School
The Classical and Positivist Schools Compared
Punishment Philosophies
Incapacitation
Retribution
Just Deserts
Rehabilitation
Deterrence
Research on Deterrence
Policy Implications of Deterrence Theory
Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories
Moral Filtering and Deterrence
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Biological Factors and Criminal Behavior
Lombroso and the Positivists
Physique and Crime
Genetic Factors
Studies of Families
Studies of Twins
Studies of Adoptees
Genetics and Behavior: A Modern View
Biosocial Factors
Obstetric Factors
Neurological Factors
Psychological Factors and Criminal Behavior
Mental Illness: A Brief Look
Personality Theory
Intelligence and Crime
Cognitive Development Theory
Behavior Theory
Learning Theory
Implications of Biological and Psychological Theories
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Statistical Background of Studies of Crime
Ecological Theories
The Chicago School and Its Impact
Contemporary Research on Urban Crime and
Delinquency
Anomie/Strain Theories
The Study of Gangs
Cultural Transmission Theories
Crime and the Family
The Routine Activity Approach
The Conflict Perspective
Critical Criminology
Social-Structural Theories and Female Criminality
Women’s Liberation Theory
Strain Theory
Critical Theory
Feminist Theory
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Learning Theory
Social Learning Theory
Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory
Akers’s Social Learning Theory
Control Theory
Hirschi’s Bonding Theory
Gottfredson and Hirschi’s Self-Control Theory
Labeling Theory
Emergence and Early Development
Braithwaite’s Restorative Justice
Sampson and Laub’s Cumulative Disadvantages
Evaluation
Integrated Theories
Akers: Conceptual Absorption
Developmental and Life-Course Theories
Sampson and Laub: Age-Graded Theory
Moffitt: Developmental Theory
Cullen and Colvin: Social Support or Coercion
Tittle: Control Balance
Elliott, Ageton, and Cantor: Integrated Strain/Control
Conclusion to Integrated Theories
Conclusion to Criminal Behavior Theories
Policy Implications of Criminal Behavior Theories
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
The Study of Types of Crime
Serious Violent Crimes
Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter
Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Explanations of Violent Crime
Other Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
Child Abuse
Elder Abuse
Violence on Campus
Kidnapping
Hate Crimes
Stalking
Terrorism
The Fear of Crime
Guns and Violent Crime
The Media, Pornography, and Violent Crime
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Serious Property Crimes
Burglary
Larceny-Theft
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Lesser Property Crimes: A Sample
Identity Theft
Computer and Cyber Crimes
Types of Crimes
Controlling Computer and Cyber Crimes
Professional and Career Criminals
Professional Criminal Behavior: The Early Approach
Contemporary Conceptualizations of Professional
Thieves
Career Criminals: The Modern Approach
Recent Research
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Business-Related Crimes: An Overview
Definition and Extent
A Sociological Analysis
Types of Business-Related Crimes: A Selection
Conspiracy
Bribery and Extortion
Embezzlement
Securities and Investment Crimes
Environmental Crime
Workplace Violations
Mail and Wire Fraud
Fraud Against the Elderly
Health Care Fraud
Government-Related Crimes
Obstruction of Justice
Contempt of Court
Treason
Political Crimes and Official Misuse of Power
Civil Rights Violations
Controlling Business- and Government-Related Crimes
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Drug Abuse
Data
The Impact of Drug Abuse
Effects on the Abuser
Fetal Abuse
Campus and Intimate Partner Violence
Economic Cost
Criminal Activity
The Debate over Drug Laws
The Federal Approach: The War on Drugs
State Approaches: The Legalization Debate
The Treatment Approach
Drug Trafficking
The Control of Drug Abuse and Drug Trafficking
Organized Crime
The Concept of Organized Crime
The History and Organization of Organized Crime
The Control of Organized Crime
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Part IV Criminal Justice Systems
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Concepts of U.S. Criminal Justice
The Philosophy of the Adversary System
The Reality of the Adversary System
Other Special Characteristics of U.S. Criminal
Justice Systems
The Stages in U.S. Criminal Justice Systems
Investigation Prior to Arrest
Arrest
Booking
Initial Appearance
Preliminary Hearing
Information
Indictment
Arraignment
Reduction of the Charge
Trial
Sentencing
Appeals and Remedies
Incarceration
Release
Selected Constitutional Rights of Defendants
The Right to Be Free from Unreasonable Searches
and Seizures
Vehicle Searches
Person Searches
Home Searches
Cell Phone Searches
The Right Not to Testify Against Oneself
The Right to Counsel
The Right to Trial by Jury
Victims’ Rights
Defendants’ Rights Versus Victims’ Rights
U.S. Criminal Justice Systems: An Assessment
The U.S. Criminal Justice Systems and Terrorism
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
The Emergence of Formal Policing
Public Policing in the United States
Rural, County, Municipal, and State Policing
Policing at the Federal Level
Campus Security
International Policing
Private Security
Police Personnel
Qualifications, Recruitment, and Training
Female and Minority Officers
The Nature of Policing
Police Functions
Policing Models
Police Decision Making
The Right to Stop and Question
The Sociology of Arrest
Racial Profiling
The Use of Force
Intervention in Intimate Partner Violence Cases
Intervention in Mental Health Cases
Police Misconduct
The Control of Policing
Police Professionalism and Departmental Control
Community Control
Control Through the U.S. Department of Justice
Control Through the Courts
Intelligence Led Policing (ILP)
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Brief Essay Assignments
Internet Activities
Notes
Chapter Outline
Introduction
Court Systems
Focus on Specialized Courts
Juvenile Courts
Domestic Violence Courts
Drug Courts
Mental Health Courts
Veterans’ Courts
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