Canadian Criminology Today, 8th edition

Published by Pearson Canada (10 April 2026) © 2027

  • Frank Schmalleger Emeritus, University of North Carolina
  • Rebecca Volk Algonquin College

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Canadian Criminology Today brings criminal law to life by relating it to the stories of today's headlines. Viewing law as a vital policymaking tool, Schmalleger explores the challenges of continually adapting the law to a complex, rapidly changing society. By providing real-world context, he helps students grasp the fundamental nature of law, general legal principles, and how the law functions in Canadian society today.

Table of contents

  1. What Is Criminology? Understanding Crime and Criminals
  2. Crime Statistics: It's How We Count
  3. Patterns of Crime: It's What We Count
  4. Victimology: The Study of the Victim: It's Personal
  5. Classical and Neoclassical Thought: Choice or Consequences
  6. Biological Roots of Criminal Behaviour: Interaction Is Key
  7. Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behaviour: It's How We Think
  8. The Meaning of Crime: Social Structure Perspective: It's Where and How We Live
  9. The Meaning of Crime: Social Process Perspective: It's What WeLearn
  10. The Meaning of Crime: Social Conflict Perspective: It's How We Relate
  11. Criminology and Social Policy: From Research to Evidence-Based Policy
  12. The Globalization of Crime: Our Small World

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