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Criminology: Explaining Crime and Its Context, 9th Edition, is a highly acclaimed textbook offering a broad perspective on criminological theory. It provides students of criminology and sociology with a thorough exposure to a range of theories, contrasting their logic and assumptions, but also highlighting efforts to integrate and blend these frameworks. In this ninth edition, the authors have incorporated new directions that have gained traction in the field, while remaining faithful to their criminological heritage.

A companion site put together by Kyle Burgason, Assistant Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice, offers electronic flashcards and practice quizzes for students and teaching materials for instructors, including Instructor’s Guides, PowerPoint Presentations, Figures and Tables Slides, and a Test Bank. Click on the appropriate tabs to access these resources.