Crime and Criminology

Known for its unique blend of social science and legal research, Crime and Criminology, Fifteenth Edition uses an interdisciplinary approach to bring a sprawling subject into sharp relief. From the history and theory of criminal law to today’s hot-button topics, leading scholar Reid clearly explains to students how criminology affects and relates to criminal justice policies.

Key Features:

• An effective and unique balance of social science and legal research.
• Media Focus and Global Focus boxes that give context to theories with discussions of current, real-life events.
• Student-friendly chapter outlines, chapter summaries, key terms, exhibits, study questions, and Internet assignments.
• Case excerpts and related material organized in a supplement to make the book more flexible for a variety of class structures.
• New material on: medical marijuana, mental illness, cybercrime, crimes by and against the police, and the impact of gender and race in sentencing decisions.

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The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.