An Introduction to Crime and Crime Causation

A student-friendly textbook that defines and explains the concepts of crime, criminal law, and criminology, this book compares and contrasts early criminal behavior and today's modern forms of crime. It also explores society¿s responses to criminal behavior in the past and in the present day. It covers both major and lesser-known crime causation theories and their impact on society. Ideal for a one-semester course, each chapter begins with a set of objectives and concludes with a summary. Interactive questions promote classroom discussion and practicum sections facilitate contextual learning.