Criminology: A Sociological IntroductionThis fully comprehensive general introduction to Criminology from a sociological perspective provides a uch-needed textbook for an increasingly popular area of study. Written by a team of authors with a broad range of teaching and individual expertise, it covers almost every module offered in UK criminological courses and will be valuable to students of criminology worldwide. It covers: The key traditions in criminology, their critical assessment and more recent developments. New ways of thinking about crime and control, including crime and emotions, drugs and alchohol, from a public health perspective. Different dimensions of the problem of crime and misconduct, including crime and sexuality, crimes against the environment, crime and human rights, organizational deviance. Key debates in criminological theory. The criminal justice system. New areas such as the globalization of crime and crime in cyberspace. |
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Criminology: A Sociological Introduction Eamonn Carrabine,Paul Iganski,Nigel South,Maggy Lee Limited preview - 2004 |
Criminology: A Sociological Introduction Eamonn Carrabine,Maggy Lee,Nigel South,Pam Cox,Ken Plummer No preview available - 2008 |
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