Crime and criminology Books

Book SynopsisDigital forensics is the science of collecting evidence often used in a court of law to prosecute those who engage in digital activities that are deemed unlawful. ""Digital Crime and Forensic Science in Cyberspace"" is unique in putting together a number of contributions from leading experts in digital forensics and associated fields, making information on this new and complex subject available in one source of reference that addresses its multifaceted nature. The chapters in this book depict the nature of the crime and the motives of the criminals before proceeding to analyze the type of attacks one must understand in order to be prepared. ""Digital Crime and Forensic Science in Cyberspace"" also covers incident preparedness and the tools that are available to the digital investigator, as well as issues that pertain to the education and skills that this new professional must be able to display.

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Book SynopsisTOP SECRETS. Confidential revelations from the life of the UK's leading private detective. The anticipated final book in the Biggest Gang in Britain trilogy. Moving on from the brutally honest accounts of police work during the 1960s and 1970s to the private detective sector of the 1980s and 1990s. The latest book gives further eye opening, and gripping revelations of accepted practices then and until the Human Rights Act of 1998 when such devious practices went underground and of course were constantly denied, but actively used until and beyond the prosecutions, imprisonment and further revelations concerning the News of the World journalists and others. As with Hillsborough, Jimmy Savile, Plebgate etc. in relation to the culture of lies and fabrication within the police the hacking, bribing and blagging practices of the media using private detectives were shockingly revealed for all to see. Following hot on the tracks of such revelations comes Top Secrets and once again, written in the same style as the first two books but this time naming names. Of course the book comes with hard hitting humour, is refreshing and surprising and if nothing else gives an entertaining insight into what were once accepted practices of private detectives and now all said to be underground and of course hidden in a blanket of denial. A colourful life, many amusing high spots but tinged with heart breaking sadness, charity work, Christianity and support of Firehiwot Abebe an Ethiopian five year old through Compassion, a charity releasing children from poverty. Every purchase gives valuable support to this child whose favourite game is sadly, 'jumping' and her favourite food is 'rice' and other little children with similar simple pleasures.

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Book SynopsisIn 1943, four teenagers, engaged in a spot of poaching on a private estate within Hagley Wood, near Birmingham, England discover a decaying woman's body secreted within the trunk of a tree. The police are unable to identify whose remains they are, nor the circumstances of her death. Shortly after, messages start to appear on walls in the surrounding area of the West Midlands, identifying the victim as "Bella", and rumours start to circulate which point to her having been part of an active wartime spy ring, killed so as to silence her. Then, some 11 years after the body was discovered, a local woman comes forward with some explosive information in which she names the killer. Yet, more than 80 years after the event, the crime remains unsolved. Nobody has ever been arrested, and the victim remains unidentified. It is a case which has intrigued many across the world. The Hagley Wood Tree Murder takes a critical look at the case and its investigation, with reference to original police documents. It debunks many of the popular theories, identifies lines of enquiry which have not previously been in the public domain, and follows some significant leads not fully explored at the time. Above all, it explores how a number of influential people outrageously exploited the tragedy for their own ends. The Hagley Wood Tree Murder will be of interest to anyone who has a knowledge of the case or an interest in unsolved crimes or policing protocols, and especially for those who are familiar with this part of the West Midlands.Table of ContentsAuthor's Preface; Part I: Events and Their Reporting (Chronology); Chapter 1:A Murder is Announced - The Body in The Tree; Chapter 2:Initial Investigation; Chapter 3:The Writing on The Walls; Chapter 4:Witchcraft?; Chapter 5:Some New Leads; Chapter 6:Una Hainsworth, Jack Mossop and the Dutch Spy; Chapter 7:More Spies; Chapter 8:From Beyond the Grave; Chapter 9:Later Developments; Part II: Analysis; Chapter 10:Officialdom - The Forensics and Police Enquiries; Chapter 11:The Travelling Community; Chapter 12:Provenance of the Wall Messages; Chapter 13:Una Hainsworth's Story; Chapter 14:Other Spy Ring Theories; Chapter 15:The Occult and Related Angles; Chapter 16:The Deceptions of Wilfred Byford-Jones; Chapter 17:Other Sources of Confusion; Chapter 18:Loose Ends; Part III: In Conclusion Chapter 19: Summing Up; Chapter 20: The Area Today; Appendices:; A - Timeline; B - Transcript of West Mercia Police Case Closure Report (2005); C - List of Persons Reported Missing to (Birmingham Police), May 1940-August 1941; D - Sequential "Bella" Wall Messages; E - List of Customers Calling at Williamsons, Early Monday, 27 March 1944; F - Summary of Police Enquiries at Addresses in Hagley Road, Hasbury, 2 August 1944; G - Transcript of Victor Crumpton Letter; H - Transcript of Statement of Vivienne M. Coss; I - Transcript of First Anna of Claverley Letter; J - Transcript of Second Anna of Claverley Letter; K - Statement Provided to Police by Una Ella Hainsworth 28 December 1953; L - Bibliography, Film, TV and Radio Broadcast Detail;

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Book SynopsisIs it revenge or is it justice?DI Gravel is supposed to be on mandatory leave, but when a severed head washes up on the estuary beach his holiday is cut short. Back on the job, he’s shocked when the case leads him to the victim from an old caseSeventeen years ago, the system failed Rebecca. They let the abuser of a six-year-old girl walk free. But she’s all grown up now and taking the law into her own hands.Is this one killer DI Gravel doesn’t want to catch?This is the second book in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime thriller series set in the stunning West Wales countryside.*Previously published as Before I Met Him*

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Book SynopsisHate crime has become an increasingly familiar term in recent times as problems of bigotry and prejudice continue to pose complex challenges for societies across the world. Although greater recognition is now afforded to hate crimes and their associated harms, the problem is still widespread and many key questions remain unanswered. Are we doing enough to protect vulnerable members of society? Are we doing enough to address the offending behaviour of hate crime perpetrators? Are there better ways of understanding and responding to hate crime?This book brings together contributions from leading experts in the field to address these and other contested issues in this fascinating and often controversial subject area. Drawing upon innovative work being undertaken nationally and internationally, the book offers fresh ideas on hate crime scholarship and policy and in so doing enables readers to re-evaluate the concept of hate crime in the light of fresh research, theory and policy.It provides much-needed ways of taking the ‘hate debate’ forward as well as offering practical suggestions for developing both scholarship and policy in a more progressive manner.Trade Review'This well-organised and well-written collection of essays is a useful contribution that achieves its purpose of advancing hate crime scholarship and policy.The collection engages with many issues on hate crime that are underexplored by researchers and policy makers. It also paves the way for new areas of investigation.' - Jordan Blair Woods, PhD Student, Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge in The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice, July 2011Table of ContentsFuture Developments for Hate Crime Thinking: Who, What and Why? Part 1: Developing More Nuanced Understandings of Hate Crime 1. The More Things Change − Post 9/11 Trends in Hate Crime Scholarship 2. The Victimisation of Goths and the Boundaries of Hate Crime 3. Future Challenges for Hate Crime Policy: Lessons from the Past 4. Homophobic Hate Crime in Northern Ireland 5. Verbal and Textual Hostility in Context 6. Hate Crime Offenders Part 2: Developing More Nuanced Responses to Hate Crime 7. Law Enforcement and Hate Crime: Theoretical Perspectives on the Complexities of Policing 'Hatred' 8. From Hate to Prevent: Community Safety and Counter-terrorism 9. Hate Crime Victims and Hate Crime Reporting: Some Impertinent Questions 10. Racial Aggravation or Aggravating Racism: Overcoming the Disjunction Between Legal and Subjective Realities 11. Healing Harms and Engendering Tolerance: The Promise of Restorative Justice for Hate Crime

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Book SynopsisDebating Law is a new, exciting series that gives scholarly experts the opportunity to offer contrasting perspectives on significant topics of contemporary, general interest. In this first volume of the series Carolyn Hoyle argues that communities and the state should be more restorative in responding to harms caused by crimes, antisocial behaviour and other incivilities. She supports the exclusive use of restorative justice for many non-serious offences, and favours approaches that, by integrating restorative and retributive philosophies, take restorative practices into the 'deep end' of criminal justice. While acknowledging that restorative justice appears to have much to offer in terms of criminal justice reform, Chris Cunneen offers a different account, contending that the theoretical cogency of restorative ideas is limited by their lack of a coherent analysis of social and political power. He goes on to argue that after several decades of experimentation, restorative justice has not produced significant change in the criminal justice system and that the attempt to establish it as a feasible alternative to dominant practices of criminal justice has failed. This lively and valuable debate will be of great interest to everyone interested in the criminal justice system.Trade Review... Debating Restorative Justice provides a clear and accessible introduction to the key debates within restorative justice. The presentation of both author's arguments in sequence is a major strength of the book. Both authors offer convincing arguments from their individual stances, which in combination makes for an interesting contribution to wider policy and practice debates...practitioners...would do well to read this book, using the debates rehearsed as a way of reflecting upon their own practice and ways of 'doing' restoriative justice. Linda Asquith Criminology and Criminal Justice Volume 12, Number 1 The juxtaposition of [the] respective positions provides an accessible, engaging scholarly and thought-provoking read. It is almost impossible, in a review of this length, to 'do justice' to Debating Restorative Justice. Chris Cunneen's and Carolyn Hoyle's essays provide crucial critical insights and authoritatively executed scholarly analyses that serve to reflect, define and extend the core debates in equal measure. It is a remarkable achievement and their book launches the Debating Law series to excellent effect. Barry Goldson Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology Volume 44, 2011 ...this is a thought-provoking, interestingly conceived book. C. Powell, University of Southern Maine CHOICE - Current Reviews for Academic Libraries September 2011, Vol. 49, No. 1 This stimulating and thought-provoking read is the first volume in a new 'Debating Law' series. ... these essays provide a critical but accessible introduction to the current debate. The merit of this work is that it is not simply an informative outline of theories and practices. As a tool of learning, the dialectical structure is excellent. Both authors make useful references to theoreticians, practices and case studies, and Hoyle provides an extensive bibliography. A must read for the student of criminology, law and sociology, we can eagerly await the next in the series. Christine Baker JUSTICE Journal July 2011 This new and interesting series is an opportunity for expert scholars to offer contrasting perspectives on contemporary issues which will be welcomed by the thoughtful undergraduate criminologist. There are many useful references and the 'Debating Law' series will be an additional invaluable source for the inquisitive criminologist who will always be on the look-out for some answers...even though it is clear from the finely balanced arguments of both schools of thought , that the debate will continue for a long time to come! Philip Taylor www.goodreads.com November 2010Table of ContentsThe Case for Restorative Justice by Carolyn Hoyle I. Introduction II. A Route through Definitional constraints and Imprecision A. Introduction B. Defining Victims and Offenders C. Crimes and Harms D. Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices III. Community at the Heart of Restorative Justice IV. A reflection on the Imbalance between Restorative Aspirations and Restorative Practices A. Restorative Justice in the UK: All Talk and Little or No Action B. A Criminology of Hope C. Appeals to Communitarianism V. Restorative Justice and Criminal Justice: Complementary not Contradictory A. A Challenge to an Unhelpful Dichotomy B. The Case for the Coexistence of Restorative and Criminal Justice C. A Framework for the Coexistence of Restorative and Criminal Justice 1. Engaging community in search of appropriate participants 2. A qualified defence of coercion 3. The aims of punishment and the boundaries of proportionality 4. Who should facilitate restorative processes? 5. Conclusion VI. In Defence of Restoration in the 'Deep end' of Criminal Justice A. Domestic Violence B. Crimes against Humanity C. Everything has its Limits VII. Conclusion: Restoration for Fragmented Communities Bibliography The Limitations of Restorative Justice by Chris Cunneen I. Introduction II. Why Restorative Justice A. Concept of Origins B. Explaining the Rise of Restorative Justice C. Policy Transfer and the Globalisation of Restorative Justice III. Creating Ideal Victims and Offenders A. The Victim B. Victim Trauma C. Does Restorative Justice Offer a Better Deal for Victims? D. The Offender E. Structural Inequalities and the Offender/Victim Relationship 1. Violence against women 2. Hate crimes 3. Social inequality F. Victims, Offenders, Rights and Incommensurability IV. Law, State and Community A. The Role of Law and the State B. Policing and Criminalisation C. Punishment and Risk D. The Community E. Transitional Justice V. Conclusion: Searching for Truth in Restorative Justice Index

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Book SynopsisFrom the late eighteenth to mid-twentieth centuries, the British incarcerated tens of thousands of prisoners in South Asian jails and transported tens of thousands of convicts to penal settlements overseas in South East Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Andaman Islands. Legible Bodies explores the treatment of these native criminals and sheds light on a largely overlooked practice of empire. British penal administrators created a series of elaborate mechanisms to render criminal bodies legible. They introduced visual tags to identify prisoners and convicts, seeking to mark and/or read them both as individuals and as members of broader penal categories. The first broad theme of the book discusses the introduction of these new modes of identification - penal and decorative tattooing, clothing, photography, anthropometry and fingerprinting - exploring their frequent failures and prisoner and convict resistance against them. The second theme of the book considers the ways in which the colonial authorities atempted to use the Indian body to construct broader social groupings, both in relation to penal hierarchies and in the making of soiological categories of 'criminal types'. Thirdly, the author looks at the ways in which incarcerated communities comprised a convenient sample for colonial explorations of the nature and significance of race and caste in the Indian subcontinent. Scientists and ethnographers used prisoners to explore biological and social manifestations of the Indian other. Through a careful reading of convicts legible bodies, the author provides a new perspective on colonial history.Trade Review'Legible Bodies is a wonderfully clear and well-researched study of colonial state's quest for guaranteed ways of identifying South Asian bodies within the overlapping parameters of race and criminality.' Sandhya Shetty, University of New Hampshire 'This book presents an extraordinary body of material, both in terms of past colonial practices and the depth of documentation the author has achieved. The book is theoretically informed and lucidly written and of interest to all those interested in a detailed account of one set of colonial practices, of which there are surprisingly few.' Chris Gosden, Pitt Rivers Museum 'By virtue of its subject matter, the wide range of historical and anthropological issues it touches upon, and the clarity of its writing, Legible Bodies is a book that should be widely read.' David Arnold, English Historical Review '[Legible Bodies] is well-written[...] well-researched[...] and a more than useful addition to the historiography of puni A richly detailed and well-written contribution to the interdisciplinary scholarship on the complex nexus between colonial knowledge and colonial power. Elizabeth Kolsky, Journal of Colonialism and Colonial HistoryTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. List of Figures. 1. Introduction: convicts, colonialism and mass individuality. 2. Inscribing Criminality: penal tattooing and the Indian social body. 3. Ethnography, Surveillance and the Decorative Tattoo. 4. The Question of Convict Dress. 5. Voir/Savoir: convicts, photography, anthropometry. 6. Emperors of the Lilliputians: race, crime and science. 7. Conclusion. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines how groups of young male fans come to be defined and identified as football 'hooligans and challenges the assumption that violence is wholly central to the match-day experience for these supporters. Rather, the creation of identity is at the root of hooliganism, with all the cultural values and rituals, codes of honour and shame, and communal patterns of behaviour and consumption that accompany it. The author locates hooliganism historically within the milieu of an industrial working class culture and examines ideas of performance and ritual encompassed in idealized masculinity. The book is based on a decades in-depth study of the 'Blades, a group of football fans supporting Sheffield United, who are notorious for their hooliganism. It contributes to the debate on football hooliganism by challenging many traditionally-held notions of hooliganism and by providing the first anthropological study of football violence. The book also debunks the myth that violence between football fans is organized by 'generals operating within hierarchically structured groups. Falsehoods such as this, it is argued, are advanced to augment the powers of the police and media in redefining and controlling particular groups of individuals whose behaviour does not fit easily within increasingly constrictive codes of social conduct. This book represents essential reading not only for undergraduates of social anthropology, sociology and criminology but also for the general reader with an interest in football culture.Trade Review'This is an intelligently-argued book. If you thought football stands were full of middle-class Hornby-ites congratulating each other on their second car and their commuter-belt homes, then think again. Armstrong makes it clear that hooliganism is still going strong.' Total Football 'An intelligently-argued book.' Planet Football '[Armstrong's] conclusions synthesize and expand other explanations; the result is a more holistic, informed interpretation... The monograph's selection for a Guggenheim Foundation Award for Studies on Aggression and Violence attests to its thoroughness and the importance of this perspective. The descriptions and analysis are skilfully crafted. Armstrong's blending of empirical data and theoretical interpretations raise the debate on hooliganism and will provoke further study.' International Review for the Sociology of Sports 'Armstrong is fascinating on the games-playing and ritualistic nature of hooligan confrontations... There's a huge a

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Book SynopsisAn examination of the treatment of juveniles who kill in different European countries. From the tragic Mary Bell and Jamie Bulger murder cases to events world-wide: An expert analysis of what is a global, not just a UK phenomenon. This unique and powerful account includes contributions by 25 legal, medical and psychiatric experts from Europe and CIS states including the author Gita Sereny, Allan Levy QC, Dr. Norman Tutt, Dr Susan Bailey and Peter Badge. There is a also a special chapter by Mary-Anne Kirvan on the position in Canada. Simply excellent and containing information and data not available elsewhere. Published in association with the British Juvenile and Family Courts Society (BJFCS). Reviews 'Highly recommended': The Law 'A rich source of information': British Journal of Social Work 'If you work with children in any of the jurisdictions I think you should read this book': Internet Law Book Reviews Editor Paul Cavadino is principal information officer at the National Association for the Rehabilitation of Offenders (NACRO) and chair of the Penal Affairs Consortium. His other publications include Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process and Bail: The Law, Best Practice and the Debate (now out of print) both with Bryan Gibson.Trade Review'Highly recommended':The Law. 'A rich source of information':British Journal of Social Work.'If you work with children in any of the jurisdictions I think you should read this book': Internet Law Book Reviews.

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Book SynopsisA basic guide - written with newcomers, lay people and those working within the criminal justice field in mind. Acquaint yourself with some key strands of this literally enormous topic and how it interacts with real life situations by reading the chapters of this book as follows: 1. Introduction 2. Classicism 3. Positivism 4. Strain Theories 5. Control Theories 6. Gender, Subcultures, Labelling and Differential Association 7. Conflict and Radical Criminology 8. Victimology, Fear of Crime, Restorative Justice - and A Look at Some Statistics 9. Criminology: Aspects of Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice Models; Police, Policing and Law and Order; Public Disorder; Bail or Custody; Punishment and Sentencing; Prisons; Crime Prevention and Community Safety; White Collar Crime). Plus a brief Bibliography. Reviews 'Most helpful and readable ...fascinating and thought-provoking': The MagistrateTrade Review'Most helpful and readable ... fascinating and thought-provoking':The MagistrateTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Classicism3. Positivism4. Strain Theories5. Control Theories6. Gender, Subcultures, Labelling and Differential Association7. Conflict and Radical Criminology8. Victimology, Fear of Crime, Restorative Justice - and A Look at Some Statistics9. Criminology: Aspects of Criminal Justice (Criminal Justice Models; Police, Policing and Law and Order; Public Disorder; Bail or Custody; Punishment and Sentencing; Prisons; Crime Prevention and Community Safety; White Collar Crime).Plus a brief Bibliograph

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive and accessible overview of the Criminal Justice System, its framework, institutions, practitioners and working methods that will be of interest to any reader seeking an up-to-date description of this important and historic sphere of public affairs. An informative, practical handbook that describes the wide-ranging developments and changes that have taken place in relation to crime prevention, public safety, the entire criminal process and the punishment of offenders. Highly acclaimed since first published in 1995, this new extensively updated edition of The Criminal Justice System covers the spectrum of the criminal process against a backdrop of the Common Law, legislation and human rights from investigation and arrest to trial, sentence, release from prison and parole, as well as such key reforms as the Ministry of Justice and new-style Home Office. Part of our growing Introductory Series, and available on this website as a special value three book set with the matching volumes;The New Home Office: An Introduction and The New Ministry of Justice: An Introduction for just GBP39.95 (and delivered FREE in the UK). N.B. Total separate RRP for these three books is GBP64.50, total price when bought separately on watersidepress.co.uk is currently GBP55.50 Reviews 'This is an excellent book and is one which any student studing criminal justice should buy. The book will be particular interest to my first year undergraduate students studying an 'Introduction to Criminal Process and Procedure' module. This text will be key in assisting them in their academic journey. A recommended buy for my students!': Laura Monteith, Runshaw College 'So straightforward and comprehensive - perfect. I loved it, and so will my first years': Claire Kinsella, Edge Hill University 'Up to date information on recent changes. Very well written in clear informative style. Good definitions and Glossary': Ann Kneebone, Truro and Penwith College 'This is a book, which can be purchased and read by the man in the street without having concern about misunderstanding words, expressions, etc. For the more legal minded it is a superb introduction to any legal aspect before advancing into a more complicated legal tome. It is book that can be recommended to anyone requiring clarification on a legal subject in plain words': Internet Law Book Reviews 'The range of topics is broad and apt. The language is accessible and the layout clear. There are short sections on the successive steps involved as an offence is investigated, a suspect charged, convicted, imprisoned and released under supervision. The agencies which support and invigilate the process are introduced and there is a useful glossary': Independent Monitor Authors Bryan Gibson is a barrister-at-law and editor-in-chief, Waterside Press. Paul Cavadino is chief executive of Nacro. David Faulkner is a senior research fellow at the Centre for Criminological Research, Oxford University * Previous editions were titled "Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process"Trade Review'This is an excellent book and is one which any student studing criminal justice should buy. The book will be particular interest to my first year undergraduate students studying an 'Introduction to Criminal Process and Procedure' module. This text will be key in assisting them in their academic journey. A recommended buy for my students!': Laura Monteith, Runshaw College. 'This is a book, which can be purchased and read by the man in the street without having concern about misunderstanding words, expressions, etc. For the more legal minded it is a superb introduction to any legal aspect before advancing into a more complicated legal tome. It is book that can be recommended to anyone requiring clarification on a legal subject in plain words': Internet Law Book Reviews 'The range of topics is broad and apt. The language is accessible and the layout clear. There are short sections on the successive steps involved as an offence is investigated, a suspect charged, convicted, imprisoned and released under supervision. The agencies which support and invigilate the process are introduced and there is a useful glossary': Independent Monitor 'Up to date information on recent changes. Very well written in clear informative style. Good definitions and Glossary': Ann Kneebone, Truro and Penwith CollegeTable of ContentsAbout the authors ivForeword and Acknowledgements vii1 Criminal Justice: An Overview 92 General Matters: A Selection 27Part I: The Criminal Courts3 Magistrates' Courts 474 The Crown Court 605 The Higher Courts and European Court 69Part II: Due Process6 Investigation, Arrest and Charge 777 The Decision to Prosecute 888 Bringing a Case to Court 1029 Trial and Sentence 11610 Appeal and Review 142Part III: Key Actors in the Criminal Justice Process11 Before Court 152The Police and Police Work 152Some Other Agents of Law Enforcement 16512 In Court 167Judges 167The Jury 169Magistrates and District Judges 174Law Officers 178Crown Prosecutors 179Advocates 180The Criminal Defence Service 181Witnesses and Experts 183Interpreters 18413 Community Provision 185The Probation Service 187Social Services 193Education Services 193Medical and Psychiatric Services 193The Private Sector 194The Voluntary Sector 194Victim Support 19514 Custodial Provision 197HM Prison Service 197Prisoners: Reception and Regimes 202Requests and Complaints by Prisoners 207Release from Prison 208The Parole Board 210The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman 211The Independent Monitoring Board 211Part IV: Aspects of Criminal Justice15 Royal Commission to a New ConstitutionThe Royal Commission 212Partnership and Working Together 215Victims and Restorative Justice 217Costs and Criminal Justice 219Constitutional Affairs 221Glossary of Words, Phrases, Acronyms and Abbreviations 224Index 229

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Book SynopsisAmong a wealth of topics this book looks at the Rule of Law, the development of the criminal courts, police forces, jury, justices of the peace and individual crimes and punishments. It locates all the iconic events of criminal justice history and law reform within a wider background and context - demonstrating a wealth and depth of knowledge.Trade Review'Highly recommended': Choice (Current Reviews for Academic Libraries).'This is a good book from a well-respected publishing house. [It] could helpfully form part of the required reading on the programmes which develop the criminal justice system's senior managers, as well as occupying a place on the bookshelves of many other people': Prison Service Journal. 'It would be well if every criminal lawyer had a copy of this book, so rich in information and detail, but at the very least every student entering law school should have a copy and read it; thus would the intricacies of modern criminal justice law make sense. There is a rich bibliography and a comprehensive index, and at a cost of a few gallons of petrol it is a fantastic bargain': Criminal Law and Justice Weekly. 'I found this provided a comprehensive and very helpful and informative review of the history of criminal justice and will be adopting this book and placing it on the reading list for my 2nd year Justice Module students on the BA Hons in Youth Studies course that I teach': David Ellicott, Nottingham Trent University. 'Provides a comprehensive historical account of a number of different areas of criminal justice': Helen Poole, Coventry UniversityTable of Contents* Origins of Criminal Justice in Anglo-Saxon England * Saxon Dooms - Our Early Laws * The Norman Influence & The Angevin Legacy * Criminal Law In Medieval & Early Modern England * The Common Law in Danger * The Commonwealth * The Whig Supremacy and Adversary Trial * The Jury in the Eighteenth Century * Punishment & Prisons * Nineteenth Century Crime & Policing * Victorian Images * A Century of Criminal Law Reform * Criminal Incapacity * A Revolution in Procedure * Early Twentieth Century * Improvement After World War II * Twenty-First Century Regression? * The Advent of Restorative Justice * Conclusion * Select Bibliography

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Book SynopsisDavid Wilson is one of the UK's best-known and most innovative criminologists. This thought-provoking book stems from the author's parallel experiences in the public eye - as a reporter for Sky News and contributor to BBC, ITV and both national and local newspapers and magazines, especially in relation to high profile cases and fast-moving events in the field of crime and punishment. 'Looking for Laura' provides a window through which to appreciate the media pressures that this can create even for a professor in this field and former prison governor with considerable experience of working with offenders who hit the headlines. The book also looks at the way in which crime is packaged and presented for consumption by a news-hungry public. By considering a range of media situations in which the author has been involved, it provides an absorbing context within which to understand the still relatively new field of public criminology. It has a Foreword by the award-winning investigative journalist Donal MacIntyreTrade Review'This significant contribution to criminological studies offers a text where both scholar and common reader can understand the issues regarding crime reporting and society... while the term "public criminology" has recently gained popularity, it can convincingly be argued that Wilson was a public criminologist before it was in vogue': Howard Journal of Criminal Justice. 'Full of observations and insights that reward careful reading, but more than a source of reflection, it is also an attempt to inspire, incite and provoke criminologists into action': Prison Service Journal 'A provocative, readable and interesting text that straddles several areas of criminological theory and specialism, but strikes first and foremost as a stimulating read and a book which makes you think more about public criminology. What it should be and whether and how it should be undertaken. For that reason it should be one of those at the forefront of debate on academic criminology's function and purpose and I hope it enjoys a sufficient readership and acts to re-invigorate and stimulate future debates about the role and function of "public criminology"': Probation Journal 'An excellent addition for those students studying subjects with a focus on cultural criminology. An interesting and engrossing text and an excellent addition for the discipline': Paul Taylor, University of Chester 'An inspiring and intelligent read': Donal MacIntyre (from the Foreword). As featured on the BBC Radio 2 Jeremy Vine Show.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. - Children, the Internet and the Crime Figures 2. - Serial Killer Thrillers 3. - The Chief Constable - The Tale of a Criminal Justice Professional 4. - Celebrity Cons - Bronson, Banged Up and Bad Girls 5. - Serial Killers - Now You See Them, Now You Don't 6. - The Righteous Slaughter of Some Shootings 7. - The Offender Profiler 8. - Explaining OrdinaryA" Murder and Murder Investigations Postscript A Guide to Further Reading and Other References . Index

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