Explore the multifaceted world of crime with CRIMINOLOGY: A Reader. This essential undergraduate textbook, published by SLE Pound, offers a comprehensive introduction to criminology, criminal justice, and social control. It features 34 pivotal readings, insightful editorial commentary, section introductions, study questions, and further reading suggestions. The editors skillfully blend historical and contemporary essays to showcase the evolving nature and diverse perspectives within the study of crime. This 408-page sourcebook is invaluable for students and educators in criminology, criminal justice, sociology of crime, socio-legal studies, social policy, criminal law, and social work, providing a robust foundation for understanding crime’s history and current debates.