Basics of Criminology presents the fundamentals of criminology in a way that is concise, accessible, and stimulating for first-year students. The author fosters interest in criminology by capturing the excitement of the field while exposing students to a broad range of critical issues.
Many introductory students have expressed a need for an accessible text that covers the core material in the field. Basics of Criminology addresses that need. It is the first true essentials book in the market, and it contains the appropriate theory needed for an introductory criminology course.
