Crime and Criminology [Hardcover]

Sue Titus Reid (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072485957 | ISBN-13: 978-0072485950 | Publication Date: August 9, 2002 | Edition: 10th

This time-tested text continues to gives students a broad context in which to study the history, theories, and responses to crime and criminology, using a unique blend of both social science and legal research. The only criminology text to include legal case excerpts to demonstrate the role of the courts in the reformation of the criminal justice system, this book gives readers a solid understanding of the integral relationship between the law and theories of criminal behavior. Current topics are explored beyond the headlines, examining the implications of our governing theories and policies.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This text is one of the best applied texts on the market. It has a fine blend of theory with real-life situations and circumstances, and the examples are exceptional and up-to- date."--Stan Hodges, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

"This book combines legal theory and practice with the study of criminology, which is rarely done, and rarely done well, as it is here. A student reading this textbook will get a full analysis of criminology's history, as well as discover the sociological, psychological, and economic factors that contribute to the study of criminology. Too many textbooks fail to explain criminology with this kind of depth and attention to detail, yet the book is not overbearing or off-putting--it is challenging without being difficult."--Cary Federman, Montclair State University

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About the Author

Sue Titus Reid is a Professor at the Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University, Tallahassee. She has served on the board of the Midwest Sociological Society and the executive staff of the American Sociological Association. In 1985, she was the George Beto Chair in Criminal Justice at the Criminal Justice Center, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. Dr. Reid’s contributions to her profession have been widely recognized nationally and abroad. Her international honors include International Woman of the Year, 1991-92; International Who's Who of Intellectuals; and International Order of Merit, 1993.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 592 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 10th edition (August 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072485957
• ISBN-13: 978-0072485950
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,112,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Crime and Criminology by Reid, March 30, 2011

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Steve Dyer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crime and Criminology (Hardcover)

I have found this text to be a thorough exposition of topics within the stated subject matter. There was an obvious bias in the writing which came through at times, but for the most part a very scholarly work. The glossary was the only thing I found lacking in my use of this text.

I would highly recommend this to any professor looking for a text.