Think Criminologystrives to spark students' interest in the fascinating and rapidly changing field of criminology. Designed to promote student learning and stimulate critical thinking, this text demonstrates how understanding criminological theories and differentiating between different types of crime will serve them well as future law enforcement professionals, citizens, and consumers of mass media. Developed for today's generation, Think Criminologyeffectively guides students through a critical thinking framework to move beyond rote memorization of facts to better understand criminological theory and how it applies to crime. Think Criminologyengages students of this generation CRITICALLY and ACTIVELY in the classroom and in their world.