{"product_id":"criminal-behavior-theories-typologies-and-criminal-justice-9781412904872","title":"Criminal Behavior: Theories, Typologies and Criminal Justice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCriminal Behavior: Theories, Typologies and Criminal Justice\u003c\/strong\u003e by Helfgott, Jacqueline B.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781412904872.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in historical and contemporary theory and research, Criminal Behavior: Theories, Typologies, and Criminal Justiceis 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.\nKey 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\nAncillaries 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sage Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966501777461,"sku":"ByrdShop_1412904870","price":59.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781412904872_4de76389-8845-4953-9981-5be08e3f02c3.jpg?v=1778726948","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/criminal-behavior-theories-typologies-and-criminal-justice-9781412904872","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}