Brad Wright
Soci 2301: Criminology
Here are various materials that elaborate on the ideas and materials covered in the course. Enjoy.
Class Topics
Definitions of crime
Theory, measuring crime
Biological theories, crime in the U.S.
Article by Scarr & McCartney. It lays out the basic logic of how genetic * environmental interactions through which people "create their own environments."
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistic
Psychological theories, serial murders
A biographical article about Michael Ross
Rational choice theory, death penalty
The "truth" about DNA & the death penalty, from the Colbert Report
Description of the death penalty in the U.S.
Inmates on Connecticut's death row
Social control theories, drugs
Sampson & Laub review article.
Alcohol and tobacco as more dangerous than pot, ecstasy
The faces of crystal meth--before and after drug use
Students for Sensible Drug Policy
The economics of selling drugs
Social learning theory, burglary
Funny places to hide your money
Strain theories, culture of fear
Labeling theory, gun control
Situational & ecology theories, broken windows
Essay on broken windows theory
Race theories
How not to get arrested (Chris Rock)
Gender and crime
Conflict theory