I purchased this at the beginning of the first year of my Criminology degree and it has been truely invaluable. The content is well written, in depth and very easy to understand - especially as I was a beginner in the subject.
The chapters are well laid out and it is easy to find information you need for essays, revision etc and I have used it in almost all essays I have submitted.
Not much else to say, but I thoroughly recommend it for those studying Criminology or just those who want a more in-depth insight into the workings of the Criminal Justice system in Britain and some of the contemporary key issues of debate.