Crime and Society, Second Edition

Crime & Society, Second Edition, analyzes crime and criminal behavior using various sociological perspectives. The text introduces students to criminology and prompts them to consider how societies, and the United States in particular, define and respond to crime. 

Each chapter presents in-depth analyses of relationships between societal factors, such as age or gender, and types of crimes, such as domestic violence or homicide. 

Feature elements in each chapter highlight specific real-world issues.