Introduction to Criminology - Why Do They Do It?

Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It? offers a contemporary and integrated discussion of key criminological theories to help students understand crime in the 21st century. Focusing on why offenders commit crimes, authors Pamela J. Schram, Joseph A. Schwartz, and Stephen G. Tibbetts apply established theories to real-life examples to explain criminal behavior.

About the author

Pamela Schram has published on such topics as female offenders, especially those women involved in violent offenses as well women in prison. Her research interests also include examining treatment effects on gang and non-gang members. She is currently focusing on issues pertaining to elderly prisoners. Dr. Schram has been involved in various research projects that have primarily focused on evaluating treatment effectiveness such as juvenile diversion options and programs for at-risk youths. She has published three books, four book chapters, and over 20 scholarly papers. Dr. Schram received her Ph.D. from Michigan State University. She is currently the Associate Dean of the College of Social and Behavior Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino.

Product details

• Authors: Pamela J Schram, Pamela J J Schram, Pamela J./ Schwartz Schram, Joseph A Schwartz, Joseph A a Schwartz, Stephen G Tibbetts, Stephen G G Tibbetts
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.01.2024
• EAN: 9781071859001
• ISBN: 978-1-0-7185900-1
• No. of pages: 576
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories