{"product_id":"essentials-of-criminology-lisa-coole-9781516532636","title":"Essentials of Criminology: A Student-Oriented Approach to Teaching Crime Theory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssentials of Criminology: A Student-Oriented Approach to Teaching Crime Theory\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible, relevant overview of criminological theories and their use in understanding, explaining, and responding to crime. The text provides foundational knowledge, engages students through real-life examples and scenarios, and focuses on select theories, exploring them in depth. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The principal types of theory explored throughout the text include neo-classical theories (crime as a choice), structure theories (crime as a result of social environment, values, stressors, and subculture), process theories (crime as the result of individual learning, associations, and social\/self-control), conflict theories (crime as a result of the unequal distribution of power), and developmental theories (crime as a career). The relationship between drugs and crime in society is also explored. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The second edition of the text features an expansion of core criminal justice concepts, updated statistical data, and additional examples, activities, and assignments, which tackle relevant social issues including police-community relations, immigration policy, sexual misconduct, mass shootings, and gun control. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Essentials of Criminology\u003c\/em\u003e is written for one-semester courses in criminology, criminal justice, and applied crime theory, and designed so that all the material in the text can be adequately and thoughtfully covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Coole\u003c\/strong\u003e earned her bachelor's degree in sociology at Bridgewater State College and her master's degree in criminal justice at Northeastern University. She is an associate professor at Massasoit Community College, where she teaches courses in sociology, criminology, and the sociology of deviance. She is also a visiting associate professor at Bridgewater State University, teaching in both the Sociology and Criminal Justice departments. In addition to her academic career, Professor Coole has worked as a victim\/witness advocate for the Massachusetts District Attorney's office, a program developer for Community Resources for Justice in Boston, Massachusetts, and a federal probation officer for the districts of Vermont and Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lisa Coole\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1516532635\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781516532636\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/16\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.26d","brand":"Lisa Coole","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43940012425471,"sku":"9781516532636","price":101.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_3196a3db-7c3e-4639-a3f9-e8a1f829de67.jpg?v=1681444778","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/essentials-of-criminology-lisa-coole-9781516532636","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}