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"This is a stimulating attempt to set issues of crime and victimisation in a broader context of social policy and social justice." - New Law Journal "In the spirit of the Open University, this book offers an accessible, thought provoking and enjoyable introduction to new students of old problems." - BSANetwork
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"Provides a very clear, easily readable introduction to the wide range of criminological theories." Anne Rees, University of Portsmouth, UK
- What does contemporary criminological theory look like?
- What impact, if any, does it have on policy?
The book examines the development of criminological theory over the past twenty five years, with detailed analysis of the relationship between criminological theorizing, criminal justice, social justice, and politics. It also provides:
- A detailed examination of the role of the media in relation to the fear of crime
- Expanded discussion of classical criminology, adding discussion of cultural criminology
- Special reference to young people and victims of crime
- A critical consideration of current policies concerned with rebalancing the criminal justice system
- Increased emphasis on issues related to risk and terrorism
- A comprehensive update of policy and research throughout
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A book like this one, entitled Understanding Criminology, begs a number of important questions about its subject matter in its very title. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
A book like this one, entitled Understanding Criminology, begs a number of important questions about its subject matter in its very title. Read the first page
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