Canadian Criminology

Taking a well-rounded, interdisciplinary approach, Canadian Criminology draws on a wealth of research, theory, examples, and the latest Canadian statistics to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the field today. Canadian Criminology offers students the foundation they need tothink critically about how we define criminal acts, why these acts occur, and what Canadian society should do about it.

This new edition continues to reflect the growing acceptance of an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime and criminality. The author draws on a wealth of research case studies and new Canadian statistics to provide the most up-to-date overview of the field now available. Clearly and consistently written, accessible, and thoroughly updated, Canadian Criminologyis a wonderful resource by a author and teacher who has become a recognized name in the field, both nationally and internationally.

This book presents the work of a new generation of critical criminologists who explore the geographical, institutional, and political contexts of the discipline in Canada. Breaking away from mainstream criminology and law-and-order discourses, the authors offer a spectrum of theoretical approaches to criminal justice -- from governmentality to feminist criminology, from critical realism to anarchism � and they propose novel approaches to topics ranging from genocide to white-collar crime. By posing crucial questions and attempting to define what criminology should be, this book will shape debates about crime, policing, and punishment for years to come.

Note: If you are purchasing an electronic version, MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with it. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit www.my search lab.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text and MySearchLab by searching for ISBN 10: 0133446336 / ISBN 13: 9780133446333. Canadian Criminology Today offers a clear, contemporary, and comprehensive introduction to criminology that encourages students to think critically about the causes of crime and the outcomes of crime-prevention strategies. Throughout the text, Schmalleger and Volk use plentiful examples and current case studies to present the consequences of criminological theory for social policy and the practical issues associated with crime control. Special attention is paid to both Canadian issues and emerging forms of criminality worldwide to ensure students are well prepared for future careers in the Canadian criminal justice system.