{"product_id":"9781412950374","title":"Criminological Theory: A Text\/Reader","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most accessible and comprehensive book for criminological theory courses available today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCriminological Theory: A Text\/Reader\u003c\/b\u003e provides the best of both worlds-substantial but brief authored sections on all of the major course topics, followed by carefully edited, policy-oriented, original research articles covering criminological theory from past to present and beyond. The 39 articles reflect both classic studies and state-of-the-art research. Pedagogical tools include the helpful \"How to Read a Research Article\" before the first reading, article introductions, photographs, and discussion questions that capture student interest and help them develop their critical thinking skills.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePresents a succinct overview of criminological theory\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e in the book’s Introduction, which also briefly describes the organization and content of the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes a “How to Read a Research Article” guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e tied to the first reading in the book, a perfect introduction to understanding how real-world research is organized and delivered in the journal literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOffers a \"mini-chapter” introduction for each Section\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e with figures, tables, and photos that present and illustrate basic concepts while providing a background for the readings that follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncludes three to six well-edited readings in each Section \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ethat highlight the policy implications of the research, vividly responding to the “So what?” question of how criminological theories apply in the real world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvides key terms, Web resources, and thought-provoking discussion questions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e for each reading and each Section to help students master the content and sharpen their critical thinking skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028311392496,"sku":"9781412950374","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412950374_p0.jpg?v=1763724965","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412950374","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}