Introduction to Criminology- Vantage Learning Platform

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KEY FEATURES OF INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY, THIRD EDITION

• Chapter-opening vignettes present real-life cases that tie directly to the concepts discussed in the chapter; cases are revisited throughout the chapter as students to contextualize the theories and concepts.
• Why Do They Do It cases give students an opportunity to critically analyze some of the most high profile cases they hear about in the news.
• An entire chapter devoted to Feminist criminological theories gives attention to a topic not adequately covered in most other introductory textbooks.
• Applying Theory to Crime boxes help students apply the chapter concepts to violent and property crimes within the context of theory chapter.
  
• Learning Checks throughout chapters help students test their knowledge and reading retention.
• Policy Implications sections at the ends of chapters demonstrate the applications of the theories.