Criminology In Canada

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.

Criminology in Canada highlights the dynamism and diversity in the field of Criminology, making the field come alive to students. The experienced author team of Larry J. Siegel and Chris McCormick have provided a fair and unbiased introduction to criminological theory and criminal justice policy, providing the facts and tools needed to think critically about key issues in criminology. The text addresses the question of why we behave the way we do. What causes one person to become violent, while another channels his or her energy into work, school, and family? Is behaviour a function of personal characteristics, or of upbringing and experiences? Is it influenced by culture or environment, or is it a combination? The text uses a typology-based approach to discuss these difficult questions. Carefully structured to cover relevant material in a comprehensive, balanced, and objective fashion, the text is a favourite among students and teachers alike. Readers will find their learning experience is enhanced by many engaging study aids and engaging cases. Criminology in Canada, 6th edition has been completely updated to reflect the most recent evolution of crime theory, and to illustrate the dynamic nature of criminology through the inclusion of major research studies, Supreme Court rulings, and governmental policy.

Canada's best selling introductory criminology text, Criminology in Canada, is now even more popular in its 4th edition. Carefully structured to cover relevant material in a comprehensive, balanced, and objective fashion, the text is a favourite among students and teachers alike. Readers will find their learning experience is enhanced by many unique study aids and engaging cases. Completely updated to reflect the most recent evolution of crime and theory, students will learn about such issues as Internet pornography, computer crime, "collective efficacy", longitudinal surveys, the effects of child abuse, workplace violence, CCTC and surveillance. The dynamic nature of criminology is illustrated through the inclusion of major research studies, Supreme Court rulings, and governmental policy. The authors have been praised for their clear writing style making this text one that students will want to hold on to for years to come.

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.

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​Criminology in Canada, Eighth Edition, is an introductory text that provides a broad overview of the field of criminology. It analyzes the most important scholarly works and scientific research reports, while presenting topical information on recent cases and events. Known to provide the perfect balance between theory and application, this text will give students the enthusiasm to further their knowledge of the world of criminology.