Introduction to Criminology: An Equity Lens
by Jessica René Peterson - Author / Taryn VanderPyl
Introduction to Criminology provides a foundation for understanding the origins, evolution, and current status of criminological theories. This textbook explains the field of criminology and influential theories in context, with real-life examples and activities. All content is delivered through a lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Each chapter includes bold-faced key terms with definitions and cross-references that link backward and forward to important concepts. Students can also engage with the content through discussion questions and supplemental resources at the end of each chapter.
Description from Open Textbook Library.
- Publisher
- Open Oregon Educational Resources
- Year
- 2025
- Subjects
- Law, Social Sciences - Sociology
- Licence
- Attribution, as Open Textbook Library states it
- Who can read
- Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects