The Essentials Daigle, Leah E. creator author. text bibliography cau 2022 Third edition. monographic eng

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xxiv, 403 pages illustrations ; 24 cm "Victimology: The Essentials, Third Edition, concisely explores the effects of victimization in the United States and internationally, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. Drawing from the most up-to-date research, this accessible, student-friendly text provides an overview of the field with a focus on the scope, causes, and responses to victimization today. Renowned author and researcher Leah E. Daigle expertly relays the history and development of the field of victimology, the extent to which people are victimized and why, and how the criminal justice system and other social services interact with victims and with each other. The highly anticipated Third Edition features contemporary issues such as cybervictimization, the neurobiology of trauma, the victimization of LGBQT people, and much more"-- Leah E. Daigle, Georgia State University. Includes bibliographical references (pages 336-378) and index. Victims of crimes HV6250.25 .D337 2022 362.88 9781544393193 2020035550 DLC 200805 20230801113024.0 21653267 eng