Presents an analysis of criminological theory and crime typologies that are available. This book discusses cyber-crime and terrorism. It encourages readers to weigh the evidence and form their own conclusions.
Part 1 Concepts of Crime, Law, and Criminology
Chapter 1 Crime and Criminology
Chapter 2 The Nature and Extent of Crime
Chapter 3 Victims and Victimization
Part 2 Theories of Crime Causation
Chapter 4 Rational Choice Theory
Chapter 5 Trait Theories
Chapter 6 Social Structure THeories
Chapter 7 Social Process Theories
Chapter 8 Social Conflict, Critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice
Chapter 9 Develomental Theories: Life Course and Latent Trait
Part 3 Crime Typologies
Chapter 10 Interpersonal Violence
Chapter 11 Political Crime and Terrorism
Chapter 12 Property Crime
Chapter 13 Enterprise Crime: White-Collar and Organized Crime
Chapter 14 Public Order Crime: Sex and Substance Abuse
Chapter 15 Cyber Crime and Technology