Criminology: The Basics (The Basics)

By: Sandra Walklate

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Synopsis: The fourth edition of Criminology: The Basics has been fully revised and updated to offer an engaging and concise introduction to the main themes and concerns of this compelling and complex subject and gives an overview of the main theoretical and conceptual approaches to crime and justice. Topics covered include:• the history and development of criminology,• myths about crime and offenders,• the search for criminological explanation,• victims of crime and state crime,• crime prevention and the future of crime control,• criminology and intersectionality.The new edition has been expanded to include discussion of emerging themes in criminology, including the debates surrounding decolonizing the curriculum, the emergence of digital criminology and its impact on crime control and prevention, as well as ongoing scrutiny on violence against women. Authoritative and accessible, this book offers chapter summaries, exercise questions, and lists of further reading to provide a perfect introduction to this subject.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781040143896
Related ISBNs:: 9781032695174, 9781317621904, 9781032695181, 9781040143841, 9781032695204
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/24/24
Copyrighted By:: Sandra Walklate
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Reference, Social Studies, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.