This unique text offers an interdisciplinary perspective on crime and criminality by integrating the latest theories, concepts, and research from sociology, psychology, and biology. Offering a more complete look at the world of criminology than any other existing text, authors Anthony Walsh and Lee Ellis first present criminological theory and concepts in their traditional form and then show how integrating theory and concepts from the more basic sciences can complement, expand, strengthen, and add coherence to them. Key Features:

• Offers students the opportunity to learn from the cutting edge of criminology: This innovative, interdisciplinary approach introduces students to the future of criminology by offering new and exciting insights. The book also includes strong sections on crime policy and prevention that illustrate the practical benefits of understanding theory and how theories guide policymakers seeking to prevent and control crime.
• Focuses on topics fascinating to students: Chapters on typologies such as violent crime, serial killers, terrorism, drug and alcohol addiction, psychopaths, organized crime, and white-collar crime engage students while showing how the theories presented earlier in the text can be applied.
• Presents material in a student-friendly style: Written in an accessible format, the book features many pedagogical tools such as chapter opening vignettes, "Focus On" boxes, summary tables of all theories, dynamic photos, discussion questions, Web-driven exercises, and key terms.

This core textbook is designed for undergraduate students studying introductory criminology in departments of sociology and criminal justice.More Reviews and Recommendations

Anthony Walsh received his Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University and is a professor of criminology at Boise State University. His special interests include the biological bases of human behavior, and his primary interests are criminology, statistics, and criminal justice assessment and counseling. He is the author of 14 books, including Biosocial Criminology (Anderson, 2002) and with Lee Ellis, Criminology: A Global Perspective (Allyn & Bacon, 2000). He has also authored numerous journal articles, presented papers at international criminology meetings, and is the consulting editor for both the Journal of Genetic Psychology and the Quarterly Journal of Ideology.Lee Ellis received his Ph.D. from Florida State University, Tallahassee, and is a professor in the Department of Sociology at Minot State University. Main courses taught by Dr. Ellis include social research methods, criminology, social stratification, anthropology, and sociobiology.

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