With its unique blend of social science and legal research, the twelfth edition of Crime and Criminology offers students a broad context in which to study this dynamic subject, from its history and theories to its ongoing debates and discussions. In engaging, straightforward language, leading scholar and author Sue Titus Reid provides students with a solid understanding of the integral relationship between the law and theories of criminal behavior. This classic text explores many timely topics well beyond simple headlines, examining the complex implications of our governing theories and policies. Carefully streamlined, thoroughly revised, and insightfully updated, Crime and Criminology, Twelfth Edition, is an essential resource for students and scholars of this ever-changing--and always fascinating--topic. New to the Twelfth Edition * Material on the latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions, including those that the Court will hear during its 2007-2008 term * Extended and strengthened treatment of theory, including recent empirical research and its applications * Expanded coverage of issues of gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status * "Global Focus" boxes highlighting global and international issues * Updated "Media Focus" boxes focusing on current cases in the media

Part One: Introduction to the Study of Crime and Criminology Chapter 1: Crime, Criminal Law, and Criminology Chapter 2: The Measurement of Crime and its Impact Part Two: Explanations of Criminal Behavior Chapter 3: Early Explanations of Criminal Behavior and Their Modern Counterparts Chapter 4: Biological and Psychological Theories of Criminal Behavior Chapter 5: Sociological Theories of Criminal Behavior I: The Social-Structural Approach Chapter 6: Sociological Theories of Criminal Behavior II: The Social-Process Approach Part Three: Types of Crime Chapter 7: Violent Crimes Chapter 8: Property Crimes Chapter 9: Business- and Government-Related Crimes Chapter 10: Drug Abuse, Drug Trafficking, and Organized Crime Part Four: Criminal Justice System Chapter 11: U.S. Criminal Justice Systems Chapter 12: Police Chapter 13: Court Systems Part Five: Social Reaction to Crime: Corrections Chapter 14: The Confinement of Offenders Chapter 15: Corrections in the Community Glossary Appendix A: Selected Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Appendix B: Guide to Legal Citations of Reported Decisions

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