Criminology, CDN Edition

Authors: Freda Adler; Gerhard O. Mueller; William Laufer; Jana Grekul;
Division : Canadian Higher Education
ISBN-13: 9780070764088 (ISBN-10: 0070764085)
© 2009 | 1st Edition | 464 pages , Softcover
Status : Active, In-Print
List Price: $99.95
Online Learning Centre : http://www.mcgrawhill.ca/olc/adler

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Description :
In some ways, criminals are not all that different from "non criminals," except that environmental, social, and other factors have joined together in a particular configuration to produce criminal behaviours. So criminals are not really so different from the rest of us: like links in a chain, we are all interconnected by our humanity. It follows then, that a more humanistic stance toward understanding and dealing with such deviant and criminal behaviours is in the best interest of society's members.

The Canadian edition of Criminology is a student-first text, rich with pedagogical elements that promote and foster critical thinking. Building on the strong foundation of the US edition, the work of Canadian critical criminologists is discussed in some detail. The chapter on white collar crime in particular draws on the many Canadian examples that exist, from Conrad Black's exploits to the Walkerton tragedy and the mercury poisoning suffered by First Nations groups in Canada. Many would argue that white collar and corporate offences have been on the periphery of the field of criminology?but not for much longer.

• Unique Content: Highly praised by reviewers, Adler includes content on two unique areas?International and Comparative Criminology (Chapter 14) and Environmental Theory (Chapter 9). Few texts are available that bring this contemporary research to the introductory course.
  
• Four Colour Content: This is the first four-colour Criminology textbook on the Canadian market, which has a positive impact on student engagement.
  

• Accessibility: Adler has consistently been praised for its readability, which makes it accessible to College-level students while providing the content required for University Introductory courses. The Canadian edition capitalizes upon and continues this style.
  

About the Author:

Freda Adler
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