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Understanding Crime in Canada: An Introduction to Criminology, 3rd Edition

Neil Boyd
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Understanding Crime in Canada: An Introduction to Criminology, 3rd Edition provides a thorough overview of the foundations of criminology, ideal for those seeking a detailed introduction to the subject. It features a wide range of perspectives from numerous experts in the field and covers the methods, subjects, and theoretical approaches that will enrich readers’ understanding of crime in Canada.

This edition has been updated with new case studies throughout, and new coverage of racialization and crime, cybercrime and terrorism, social trends, and criminal justice policy. In addition to this updated content, the text explores other important aspects of criminology including various theoretical approaches, the role of the media, key points of criminal law, and the ways in which crime is measured.

By looking at the theories and concepts surrounding crime in a real-world context, this resource offers a truly comprehensive review of crime and its effects on Canadian society.

 

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ISBN
978-1-77462-455-5
Page Count
552
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
March 2024
Status
Available
Subjects
Criminology
Tags
Higher Education Criminal Justice and Criminology

  • New case study videos examining key areas of criminological theory.

  • New chapter focusing on race and criminalization relating to Black and Indigenous communities.

  • Insights from expert contributors across Canada: Valerie Steeves, Trevor Scott Milford, Colton Fehr, Ted Palys, Michaela McGuire, Hannah Scott, Kanika Samuels-Wortley, Barry Cartwright, Jonathan Heidt, Gail S. Anderson, Karmvir Padda, Fiona M. Kay, Graham Farrell, Tarah Hodgkinson, Sara Thompson, Lisa Murphy, William O’Grady, and Ryan Lafleur.

  • Detailed real-life case studies preceding each chapter.

  • New free online student self-study materials.

  • In-text cross-referencing to relevant content in other chapters.

  • Chapter summaries, discussion questions, and suggested readings.

  • Full teaching support package, including test bank, PowerPoint slides, instructor’s guide, additional case studies, and more.

Part 1: Foundations of Canadian Criminology
Chapter 1: What Is Criminology?
Chapter 2: The Media: Shaping Our Understanding of Crime
Chapter 3: Criminal Law in Canada
Chapter 4: Measuring Crime
Chapter 5: Victims of Crime
Chapter 6: Race and Criminalization
 
Part 2: Theories of Crime
Chapter 7: Theories of Crime: A Brief Introduction
Chapter 8: Biological Approaches
Chapter 9: Psychological Approaches
Chapter 10: Sociological Approaches
Chapter 11: Gender and Crime
Chapter 12: Critical Criminology
Chapter 13: Crime Choice Theory
 
Part 3: Types of Crime
Chapter 14: Violent Crime
Chapter 15: Sexual Offences and Problematic Sexual Interests
Chapter 16: Property Crime
Chapter 17: Crimes of Morality
Chapter 18: Organized Crime and Gangs
Chapter 19: White-Collar Crime, Cybercrime, and Terrorism

Glossary
Index

  • Instructor's Guide

  • PowerPoint Presentations

  • Test Bank

For free instructor resources, please contact instructor support.

  •  Flashcards

  • Self Quizzes

  • Videos

Chapter 1: What Is Criminology?


“Having a dynamic, engaging resource like this one, written in accessible language and with diverse coverage of the topic, is hugely important in supporting students’ understanding.”

—Katharine Dunbar,
Mount Allison University



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