Criminal Behavior
Theories, Typologies and Criminal Justice
1st Edition
Published on 6. May 2008
Book
Hardback
624 pages
978-1-4129-0487-2 (ISBN)
Description
Rich in historical and contemporary theory and research, Criminal Behavior: Theories, Typologies, and Criminal Justice is a comprehensive core text that provides an interdisciplinary overview of criminal behavior by examining relevant crime theories, explanations of how and why crime typologies are developed, literature reviews for major crime categories, and discussions of how crime theories and crime typologies are used throughout the criminal justice process. Focusing on relevant themes and current issues, this text also looks closely at categorizations of criminal behavior, the relationship between crime and pop culture, mass media, and computer technology, and gender issues and crime. This engaging book applies theory and research to real-world criminal justice practice.
Key Features and Benefits:
Applies theory and research to concrete examples of criminal justice practice in law enforcement, public safety, courts/law, and corrections
Explores real-world examples and contemporary issues-using chapter-opening vignettes, illustrative photos and graphs, boxed real-life case studies, and an interdisciplinary framework-making the text lively and engaging
Views crime as a dynamic, changing phenomenon and examines how mass media and computer technology shape criminal behavior in a unique chapter on crime, media, and technology that addresses cybercrime and copy cat crimes-topics that fascinate students
Examines feminist issues and cultural criminology, reviewing the role of gender and culture in shaping criminal behavior
Boasts full chapters on political crime and economic crime-subjects often ignored in other texts Includes comparative information throughout, giving students an international perspective, as well as topical coverage relating to race, ethnicity, and gender issues
Ancillaries
A Student study site includes self-quizzes, e-flashcards, NPR and Frontline audio and video clips, SAGE Journal articles, and more.
Instructor Resources on CD include test questions, PowerPoint slides, and in-class exercises.
Key Features and Benefits:
Applies theory and research to concrete examples of criminal justice practice in law enforcement, public safety, courts/law, and corrections
Explores real-world examples and contemporary issues-using chapter-opening vignettes, illustrative photos and graphs, boxed real-life case studies, and an interdisciplinary framework-making the text lively and engaging
Views crime as a dynamic, changing phenomenon and examines how mass media and computer technology shape criminal behavior in a unique chapter on crime, media, and technology that addresses cybercrime and copy cat crimes-topics that fascinate students
Examines feminist issues and cultural criminology, reviewing the role of gender and culture in shaping criminal behavior
Boasts full chapters on political crime and economic crime-subjects often ignored in other texts Includes comparative information throughout, giving students an international perspective, as well as topical coverage relating to race, ethnicity, and gender issues
Ancillaries
A Student study site includes self-quizzes, e-flashcards, NPR and Frontline audio and video clips, SAGE Journal articles, and more.
Instructor Resources on CD include test questions, PowerPoint slides, and in-class exercises.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
992 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4129-0487-2 (9781412904872)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jacqueline (Jackie) Helfgott is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at Seattle University, where she has taught since 1993. She received her B.A.from the University of Washington in Psychology/Society & Justice and Masters and Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University in Administration of Justice with a graduate minor in Psychology. Her work has been published in major journals including Criminal Justice and Behavior, Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, The Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, Federal Probation, The International Review of Victimology, and others. Her research has focused in two general directions - the intersection of psychology, criminology, and criminal justice and institutional and community corrections. Specific research foci and areas of expertise include: psychopathy - its role in the criminal justice system and the prediction of violent recidivism and dangerousness; criminal behavior and the use of crime typologies at different stages of the criminal justice process; offender reentry; correctional program evaluation; and restorative justice - balancing victim, offender, and citizen needs, rights, and interests.
Content
SECTION ONE: Theories and Typologies
Chapter 1: Criminal Behavior - Nature, Extent, and Measurement
Why do People Commit Crime?
Crime in the United States
Measurement of Crime
The Changing Nature of Crime and Its Response in the 21st Century
Chapter 2: Theories of Criminal Behavior: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
Interdisciplinary Criminology
Integrating Theories of Criminal Behavior
Applying Interdisciplinary Criminology
Chapter 3: Typologies of Crime and Mental Disorders
What is a "typology?"
How are typologies constructed?
Mental Disorders and Criminal Behavior
Criminal Typologies: Theory and Purpose
Evaluating Typologies
Chapter 4: Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior
Defining Psychopathy
The Psychopath's Inability to Feel
What Causes Psychopathy?
Primary and Secondary Psychopathy
Socio-cultural Influences on Manifestations of Psychopathy
The Levels Hypothesis
Psychopathy, Crime, and Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
SECTION TWO: Criminal Typologies
Chapter 5: Violent Crime
Agression and Violence
Types of Violent Crime
Chapter 6: Sex Crime
Normal Sexuality, Sexual Deviance, Sexual Disorder, and Sex Crime
Sex Offender Typologies
Chapter 7: Economic Crime
What is Economic Crime?
Economic Crime Typologies
Chapter 8: Public Order Crime
The Nature of Public Order Offenses
Public Order Crime Typologies
Chapter 9: Political Crime
Defining Political Crime
Types of Political Crime
The Nature and Dynamics of Political Crime
Chapter 10: The Influence of Technology, Media, and Popular Culture on Criminal Behavior: Copycat and Cybercrime
Technology-Related Risk Factors for Criminal Behavior
Technology-Related Crime Subtypes
Crimes of the Future - How Technology Shapes Criminal Behavior
SECTION THREE: Applying Theories and Typologies to Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
Chapter 11: Applied Criminology - How Theory and Typologies are Used in the Criminal Justice System
Police and Public Safety
Courts
Corrections
Chapter 12: Challenges for the Future in Understanding and Responding to Criminal Behavior
The Science of Criminal Behavior
Remembering the Past to Inform the Future
Challenges and Innovative Directions for the Study of Criminal Behavior
Glossary
Chapter 1: Criminal Behavior - Nature, Extent, and Measurement
Why do People Commit Crime?
Crime in the United States
Measurement of Crime
The Changing Nature of Crime and Its Response in the 21st Century
Chapter 2: Theories of Criminal Behavior: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
Interdisciplinary Criminology
Integrating Theories of Criminal Behavior
Applying Interdisciplinary Criminology
Chapter 3: Typologies of Crime and Mental Disorders
What is a "typology?"
How are typologies constructed?
Mental Disorders and Criminal Behavior
Criminal Typologies: Theory and Purpose
Evaluating Typologies
Chapter 4: Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior
Defining Psychopathy
The Psychopath's Inability to Feel
What Causes Psychopathy?
Primary and Secondary Psychopathy
Socio-cultural Influences on Manifestations of Psychopathy
The Levels Hypothesis
Psychopathy, Crime, and Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
SECTION TWO: Criminal Typologies
Chapter 5: Violent Crime
Agression and Violence
Types of Violent Crime
Chapter 6: Sex Crime
Normal Sexuality, Sexual Deviance, Sexual Disorder, and Sex Crime
Sex Offender Typologies
Chapter 7: Economic Crime
What is Economic Crime?
Economic Crime Typologies
Chapter 8: Public Order Crime
The Nature of Public Order Offenses
Public Order Crime Typologies
Chapter 9: Political Crime
Defining Political Crime
Types of Political Crime
The Nature and Dynamics of Political Crime
Chapter 10: The Influence of Technology, Media, and Popular Culture on Criminal Behavior: Copycat and Cybercrime
Technology-Related Risk Factors for Criminal Behavior
Technology-Related Crime Subtypes
Crimes of the Future - How Technology Shapes Criminal Behavior
SECTION THREE: Applying Theories and Typologies to Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
Chapter 11: Applied Criminology - How Theory and Typologies are Used in the Criminal Justice System
Police and Public Safety
Courts
Corrections
Chapter 12: Challenges for the Future in Understanding and Responding to Criminal Behavior
The Science of Criminal Behavior
Remembering the Past to Inform the Future
Challenges and Innovative Directions for the Study of Criminal Behavior
Glossary