Criminology: The Core [with CD-ROM & InfoTrac]

by Larry J. Siegel

THE CORE, Second Edition takes a concise look at criminology and criminological theory, offering a briefer, less expensive alternative to other criminology texts on the market. Carefully structured to cover relevant information in a manageable format and in a presentation that is interesting and contemporary, renowned author Larry J. Siegel continues to incorporate his hallmark balanced and unbiased presentation of theory, policy, high-interest examples, and cutting-edge and seminal research. This market-leading brief Criminology text is also the best value for your students! THE CORE, Second Edition now includes the most student-friendly and useful technology package available, including a FREE Student CD-ROM and robust Companion Web Site.

Genres: Textbooks, School, Nonfiction, College, Crime, Reference, Psychology

Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Larry J. Siegel was born in the Bronx in 1947. While living on Jerome Avenue and attending City College of New York (CCNY) in the 1960s, he was swept up in the social and political currents of the time. He became intrigued with the influence contemporary culture had on individual behavior: Did people shape society or did society shape people? He applied his interest in social forces and human behavior to the study of crime and justice. After graduating from CCNY, he attended the newly opened program in criminal justice at the State University of New York at Albany, earning both his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees there. After completing his graduate work, Dr. Siegel began his teaching career at Northeastern University, where he was a faculty member for nine years. After leaving Northeastern, he held teaching positions at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He then taught in the School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell for more than 26 years. Now a Professor Emeritus, he continues to teach online courses. Dr. Siegel has written extensively in the area of crime and justice, including books on juvenile law, delinquency, criminology, criminal justice, and criminal procedure. He is a court certified expert on police conduct and has testified in numerous legal cases.

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I figured out why I couldn't like this book more than about 3 stars. It reads like a book in the Dummies series, oversimplifying in places where I wanted to go into more depth. It was for a Criminology class that, even though it was for Criminal Justice majors, felt like it (the same as the book) was for non-CJ majors. When you make things like "arson" and "burglary" major vocabulary words, I feel like I'm being talked down to. I learn more from episodes of "Criminal Minds" than I did from this book.

[michelle]

i had to read this for a class
i counted it for my challenge because i deserve it
i hate this book and i hate criminology and i thought my class was going to focus on critical criminology and it didn't
c'est la vie

[Dulcy]

No rating. It's a textbook. It didn't kill me, but I can't really say I enjoyed reading that much text in so little time.

[Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

found it quite entertaining. very good points. knowledge received and mr Siegel caught his areas well.

[Justin Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was a very informative textbook. Not something I would have read without taking a course, but I enjoyed it.

[Alyssa Hubbard]

I read this for a class in college and honestly the only thing I really have to say about it is how repetitive it all was. I mean come on we get the point already!