Real Criminology shows students how to think logically and critically about real, contemporary cases and issues in criminology, engaging even non-readers in a dynamic process of discovery.
This comprehensive resource for the Introduction to Criminology Course draws on the latest literature from criminology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, geography, philosophy, political science, economics, criminal justice, law, biology, medicine, security, and public policy and administration, to analyze and explain crime. Through this interdisciplinary lens, the textbook introduces students to criminology; types of crime; impacts of crime; theories explaining crime, criminality, and victimization; studies on crime, offenders, victims, and witnesses of crime; and the nature and extent of crime in the United States and abroad.
The text incorporates not only videos and assessments but references to popular films, TV shows, fiction books, music, and games, as well as discussions of well-known national and international crimes, drawing readers’ attention to how crimes and criminal behavior are depicted in the media.
The text further distinguishes itself by covering the evolution of antisocial behavior (e.g., Internet trolls) and traditional crimes (e.g., from trespassing to hacking), considering their facilitation by the Internet and other technologies (e.g., murders broadcast on Facebook Live, trafficking victims advertised on Backpage, information warfare and its influence on elections and other national affairs, to name a few).
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