Victimology: A Text/Reader (SAGE Text/Reader Series in Criminology and Criminal Justice)
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1506345212 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 720 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Patterson"Great coverage of the material + additional supplemental articlesLow cost to the student"--Iryna Malendevych"Comprehensive text that integrates theory, research, and practice"--Edna Erez"The organization of the overall book and individual sections are fantastic. Tetzlaff-Bemiller . Great addition of empirical studies along with straightforward chapters"--Chad Posick"Well written, many learning aids within each chapter that benefit the student"--Michael S. Proctor"Well researched and comprehensive coverage of topics"--Laura A. "Strengths include readability and user-friendly format, inclusion of scholarly articles relevant to the topic under study, and the length and number of chapters (the text can be used for a full semester course and a shortened summer course)"--Tracy G. Helpful ancillary material for teaching and student engagement. I would not have to go out of order
Unlike existing victimology textbooks, this unique combination of published articles with original material presented in a mini-chapter format puts each topic into context so students can develop a better understanding of the extent, causes, and responses to victimization. Students will build a foundation in the history and development of the field of victimology, will be shown the extent to which people are victimized and why, will learn the specific types of victimization, and will witness the interaction between the criminal justice system and victims today. . Victimology: A Text/Reader, Second Edition, engages students with the most current, cutting-edge articles published in the field of victimology as well as connects them to the basic concepts
She is author of Victimology: A Text/Reader, coauthor of Criminals in the Making: Criminality Across the Life Course (2nd ed.) and Unsafe in the Ivory Tower: The Sexual Victimization of College Women, which was awarded the 2011 Outstanding Book Award by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. She has also published numerous peer-reviewed articles that have appeared in outlets such
Five Stars As expected. "Love it! plus its really interesting" according to Julie. Very thorough research because it provides extra readings in it that allows you to grasp a better understanding of what is being said. I enjoyed reading all the chapters, and learned plenty!. julida m. brown said Five Stars. I liked this book because my professor recommend it for the Class!!!!