Lisa Coole

Essentials of Criminology Lisa Coole

Essentials of Criminology: A Student-Oriented Approach to Teaching Crime Theory is an accessible, relevant overview of criminological theories and their use in understanding, explaining, and responding to crime. The text provides foundational knowledge, engages students through real-life examples and scenarios, and focuses on select theories, exploring them in depth.

The principal types of theory explored throughout the text include neo-classical theories (cri