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An Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice

Paperback

Published: January 2008
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This wide-ranging textbook is the ideal starting-point for anyone studying criminology or criminal justice. Assuming no prior knowledge, it provides a clear and user-friendly introduction to the key definitions and issues of crime. Exploring crime data, the criminal justice system and theories of crime, the text aims to broaden students' understanding by focusing on the relationship between theory, methods, policy and practice and setting the British picture in comparative context. It is supported by an excellent pedagogical infrastructure, which ensures that a clear thematic and conceptual framework connects the different parts of the book.

'This is exactly what the quickly growing criminology and criminal justice undergraduate market has needed for a long time: a coherent, comprehensive and well-written introduction to the subject matter that will welcomed by lecturers and students alike'. This timely text superbly fills a significant gap in the market place and I recommend it very highly.' - Roger Hopkins Burke, Criminology Subject Leader, Nottingham Trent University, UK '...a broad ranging, comprehensive overview of the subject. It is written in an accessible style, which makes it eminently suitable for those new to this area...I would have no hesitation in recommending this book for anyone requiring an introduction to criminology and criminal justice.' - SRA News (Social Research Association)

Introduction
Definitions and Conceptions of Crime
Defining Crime and Studying Criminology and Criminal Justice
Key Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Understanding Crime Data
Understanding Crime Data I: Sources of Information
Understanding Crime Data II: Methods of Interpretation
The Criminal Justice System in Context
The Criminal Justice System and its Processes
The Police: Gatekeepers to the Criminal Justice Process
The Prosecution Process: the Courts and Sentencing
The Prison
Probation: Community-based Punishment and Community Justice
Multi-Agency and 'Joined-up' Approaches to Criminal Justice Policy
Theories of Crime
Theories of Crime I: The Individual and Crime
Theories of Crime II: Society and Crime
Theories of Crime III: Critical and Deconstructive Perspectives
Summary
Introduction
Definitions and Conceptions of Crime
Defining Crime and Studying Criminology and Criminal Justice
Key Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice
understanding Crime Data
Understanding Crime Data I: Sources of Information
Understanding Crime Data II: Methods of Interpretation
the Criminal Justice System in Context
The Criminal Justice System and its Processes
The Police: Gatekeepers to the Criminal Justice Process
The Prosecution Process: the Courts and Sentencing
The Prison
Probation: Community-based Punishment and Community Justice
Multi-Agency and 'Joined-up' Approaches to Criminal Justice Policy
Theories of Crime
Theories of Crime I: The Individual and Crime
Theories of Crime II: Society and Crime
Theories of Crime III: Critical and Deconstructive Perspectives
Summary
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ISBN: 9781403912169
ISBN-10: 1403912165
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 408
Published: January 2008
Dimensions (cm): 24.6 x 18.9  x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.789