"Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It?, Third Edition offers a contemporary and integrated discussion of the key theories that help us understand crime in the 21st century. With a focus on why offenders commit crimes, this bestseller skillfully engages students with real-world cases and examples to help students explore the fundamentals of criminology. To better align with how instructors actually teach this course, coverage of violent and property crimes has been integrated into the theory chapters, as opposed to having standalone chapters on these topics, so students can clearly understand the application of theory to criminal behavior."-- Provided by publisher.