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Book Synopsis***From the bestselling author of A Bit of a Stretch***'It's a cracking book. He really can write.' - James O'Brien, LBC'Eloquent, witty, engaging and enraged ... the most important book you'll read this year.' Sathnam Sanghera'Chris Atkins brings a unique perspective, an unflinching eye and a dark sense of humour to hidden stories from the underbelly of the British justice system. Time after Time is entertaining, unsettling, illuminating and important.' Rafael BehrA funny, touching, challenging and campaigning book about our prisons crisis by the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Bit of a StretchRead the hilarious, shocking and enraging inside stories of those stuck in our broken justice system. Meet the prisoners who: -escaped jail by pretending to be his twin brother-lived in luxury hotels for nine months masquerading as the Duke of Marlborough-was put back inside indefinitely for not attending a partyBritish prisoners have to endure the most inhumane and barbaric conditions imaginable, so why do so many of them keep going back? 80% of criminals who receive cautions or convictions are reoffenders 46% of ex-prisoners are re-convicted within a year of leaving prison Reoffending costs the taxpayer £18 billion per yearThe numbers are staggering. But the reasons behind them will shock you. Former inmate and documentary maker Chris Atkins has spent the last six years tracking the fortunes of a dozen repeat offenders to understand why the state fails to keep them out of trouble.Featuring funny, wild and poignant stories, Time After Time exploits Chris's unprecedented access to the criminal underworld to understand why the system actually makes reoffending all but inevitable for ex-prisoners.Trade ReviewEloquent, witty, engaging and enraged ... the most important book you'll read this year. -- Sathnam SangheraChris Atkins brings a unique perspective, an unflinching eye and a dark sense of humour to hidden stories from the underbelly of the British justice system. Time after Time is entertaining, unsettling, illuminating and important. -- Rafael BehrAn incredible piece of work. I am trembling with rage at the state of the British penal system. Dear God - I hope this book helps change things. * John Niven *Shocking, scathing, entertaining... If you thought you knew how bad British prisons are, you haven't read this book... It's an inside story to make you weep at the incompetence, stupidity and viciousness of the current system. * Guardian on A Bit of a Stretch *Powerful... a dispassionate record of the grinding down of the human soul, deliberate hopelessness, insane and moribund bureaucracy, the whims of bullying guards, roll calls, curses, kicks and punches.' * Telegraph on A Bit of a Stretch *An incredibly compelling account, not just because of Atkins' incongruity and his knack for black, observational humour, but because it lays bare a system that has become utterly dysfunctional. Atkins is thrust into the heart of Britain's prison crisis and can never quite believe what he is seeing. It's a sort of Kafkaesque haplessness. A bleak catalogue of absurdity. * The Times on A Bit of a Stretch *Surreal, darkly funny, at times horrifying but always humane account of what it's like to be locked up. * Observer on A Bit of a Stretch *A highly readable and thought-provoking account, which illuminates a failing and anachronistic institution in dire need of a radical overhaul. * Daily Mail on A Bit of a Stretch *A soul-searching account... A pacy memoir which is imbued with a dark humour... heartbreaking. [Atkins is] honest enough to have left in the parts that would make his mother wince. * Sunday Times on A Bit of a Stretch *Fabulous. Candid, funny and never self-pitying, this is a must-read insight into why prison simply doesn't work. -- Jon Snow on A Bit of a StretchIt's a cracking book, he can really write. -- James O’Brien * LBC *Table of Contentsi: Prologue ii: Introduction 1: 'Gavin' 2: Ed 3: Josh 4: Jojo 5: Jake 6: 'Harry' and 'Ingrid' 7: Alex 8: 'Sandra' and 'Lee' 9: Steve 10: Simon 11: 'Alan' 12: 'Eric' 13: Marc 14: Carl and Karl iii: Conclusion iv: Appendix v: Acknowledgements vi: Endnotes vii: Index

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Book SynopsisThere is an impasse in current thinking about youth crime and justice, represented by punitive and harmful practices, and liberal objections to these processes on the other, based predominantly on arguments for ‘rehabilitation’. This book aims to arrive at an alternative strategy for resolving the tensions between young people – especially those on and beyond the margins – and the social world which frames their lives.The book is split into three sections: Part 1 focuses on young people, their attitudes and behaviour; Part 2 considers the way in which their behaviour is constructed as criminal and then addressed; Part 3 considers the limitations of current practices and potential alternatives. Within this broad framework, the differentiated and contested nature of young people’s experiences and our (and their) ideas of ‘youth’ can be counterposed to prevailing one-sided and often discriminatory assumptions about them; in order then to open up questions about the nature and purposes of the youth justice system, and to introduce some possibilities for reconstructing it according to fundamental principles of rights, welfare and social justice.Doing Justice to Young People will be essential reading for anybody working in or studying youth crime and youth justice.Table of ContentsPart 1: Young People and Crime 1. The Production of Youth 2. Adaptation and Resistance 3. Criminality, Culture and Choices Part 2: Crime and 'Justice' 4. Defining Crime and Delinquency 5. Lives and Crimes 6. Doing 'Justice'? Part 3: Towards Social Justice 7. Getting it Wrong Again 8. Reform and its Limits 9. Alternative Principles and Practices 10. Young People and Social Justice: Cutting out Crime

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Book SynopsisAs one of the UK's leading commentators, David Wilson shows how some serial killers stay in the headlines whilst others rapidly become invisible - or "unseen". Yet Mary Ann Cotton is not just the first but perhaps the UK's most prolific female serial killer, with more victims than Myra Hindley, Rosemary West, Beverly Allit or male predators such as Jack the Ripper and Dennis Nielsen. But her own north east of England and criminologists apart, she remains largely forgotten, despite poisoning up to 21 victims in Britain's 'arsenic century'. Exploding myths that every serial killers is a 'monster', the author draws attention to Cotton's charms, allure, capability, skill and ambition - drawing parallels or contrasting the methods and lifestyles of other serial killers from Victorian to modern times. He also shows how events cannot be separated from their social context - here the industrial revolution, growing mobility, women's emancipation. And concerning the reticence of 'human nature', Like Dr Harold Shipman, Cotton was allowed to go on killing despite reasons to suspect her.The book contains other resonances to aid understanding of how serial murderers can continue to kill despite such things as coincidence, gossip, whispers or motives that become more obvious with the benefit of hindsight. It is also a detective story in which the persistence of a single individual saw Cotton tried and executed, events analysed first-hand and in detail from the records.Trade Review'A fascinating book... The historical research is illuminating'- feminists@law; 'The great strength of Wilson's book is in providing an extensive examination of Mary Ann Cotton and the murders she committed, framed within the context of Britain's industrial revolution ... an interesting and useful book'- Howard Journal of Criminal Justice; 'This book is an enthralling read. I started off firmly believing that Mary Ann Cotton was innocent - that, indeed, there had been no murders. David Wilson's meticulous research, his eye for detail, his forensic ability to reconstruct the material that survives, and assess the probabilities where gaps remain in the record, opened my eyes. He does not write generic "true crime", but history of the highest order': Judith Flanders, best-selling author, journalist and historian.

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Book SynopsisA superbly targeted resource for those wanting to learn about serial killings. Deals with and analyses some of the best known (as well as lesser) cases from English criminal history, ancient and modern. Looks at the lifestyles, backgrounds and activities of those who become serial killers. Identifies clear categories of individuals into which most serial killers fall. Led by Professor David Wilson the authors are all experts and practised teachers concerning the ever-intriguing phenomenon of serial killing: why, when and how it happens and whether it can be predicted. Taking some of the leading cases from English law and abroad they demonstrate the patterns that emerge in the lives and backgrounds of those who kill a number of times over a period. The book is aimed at those studying the topic as an academic discipline, whether on one of the many courses now run by institutions or as a serious attempt at private study and understanding.It contains notes on key terms and explanations of essential topics such as co-activation, Munchausen syndrome, cooling-off period, psychopathy checklist, social construction, case linkage, family annihilation, activity space, rational choice theory, medicalization and rendezvous discipline. As the first textbook of its kind it will be an invaluable resource for both teaches and all students of serious crime whether formally or self-taught.Trade Review'A deep and insightful book which addresses specific issues competently with useful referencing throughout'- Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green Chambers.Table of Contents1: What is Serial Murder?; 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Serial Murder; 3: How it all Began: Jack the Ripper; 4: An Overview of British Serial Murder; 5: Serial Murder and Occupational Choice; 6: Case Study: Peter Sutcliffe; 7: The Female Serial Killer; 8: Mary Ann Cotton; 9: Serial Killers and the Media; Conclusion; Index.

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Book SynopsisWhy do serial killers gravitate towards certain kinds of occupation? Jobs with minimum oversight or ties, the opportunity to leave the radar and that bring them into proximity with potential victims and whilst hiding in plain sight. Why also do they target certain types of victim?Through his wide knowledge of the topic honed at one of Britain's leading centres for criminological studies, Adam Lynes demonstrates how theory, practice, profiling and behaviour intertwine to identify the kind of people we should fear (and especially if we fall within certain categories of vulnerable people). The book also looks at those personality-types most likely to become serial killers.From the text: "It is apparent that driving as a form of occupational choice is a "popular" form of employment for British serial murderers. In an effort to determine why this may be, [the] case studies of eight British serial murderers [in the book] demonstrate just how such an occupation can impact upon these offenders' criminal behaviour ...These findings may prove to be of benefit to scholars of serial murder, and to those who attempt to apprehend them." From Britain's serial killing centre of excellence.Looks in depth at eight of Britain's serial killer drivers, dealing with some of the most notorious crimes of modern times. A fresh and uniquely interesting perspective. Demonstrates the links between mobility, transience, recognisance, predatory behaviour and acting out murderous fantasy. Will be used for a range of courses on the subject.Table of ContentsAbout the author; Acknowledgements; The Lorry Driver Hidden in Plain Sight; 1.Introduction; 2.How to Get Away With (Serial) Murder: Modern Developments; 3.The Transient Serial Murderer: Current Understanding; 4.Occupational Choice or Necessity?; 5.Serial Murder, Occupational Choice & Offending Behaviour: An Overview; 6.The Lorry Driver; 7.The White Van Man; 8.The Railway Stalkers; 9.The "Odd Job Man"; 10.The Wheel-Clamper; 11.The Handy Man; 12.The Forklift Truck Driver; 13.The Transient Serial Murderer: A New Perspective; 14.A Look to the Future: Hunting on the "Technological Highway". Index.

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Book SynopsisThe first dedicated textbook for Criminology students studying homicide. As the authors explain, criminal homicide is but one form of lethal violence victims may suffer, leading them to describe a much broader range of scenarios. Ranging from murder to manslaughter to State killings, genocide and disasters involving victims of public policy, corporate crime or shortcomings in health and safety, Making Sense of Homicide re-positions discussion of the topic for those wishing to see beyond routine media hype and ill-informed popular discourse. The book also contains a special expert contribution by former Police Superintendent Ronald Winch about how the UK police investigate homicide including fundamental requirements and pitfalls. The book ranges in scope from serial killing to mass and spree homicide and across the jurisdictions of the UK, USA and other countries. Also interweaved in this key resource are acutely observed accounts of the Holocaust, capital punishment and homicide within a consumer society. The authors explain the categories within which homicide is conventionally discussed, as well as crimes of the powerful and those made opaque for political, economic or other questionable purposes, making the work one of immense value to anyone wishing to see violence through a new lens.Trade Review'This is an interesting and stimulating read and I would recommend it to anyone studying criminology; I could not put it down. Even if you just have an interest in the subject, this book dismisses media misrepresentations of homicide, offering accurate facts, trends and explanations.'-- Law Society Gazette; 'It is no small feat to offer such robust understandings of homicide ... A judicious and much needed collection at a time in which our existence is evermore enveloped by aspects of death, despair and homicide in all its various malignant forms.'- Professor David Wilson (from the Foreword).Table of ContentsForeword by David Wilson. What is Homicide?; Single Homicide; Explanations of Homicide; Serial Homicide; Mass and Spree Homicide; Genocide; Death at the Hands of the State; The Business of Homicide; Homicide and Consumer Society; Homicide Investigation - The Detective's Perspective; Conclusion; Index.

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Book SynopsisKlong Prem prison, Thailand. The Bangkok Hilton, where 600 foreigners among the 12,000 inmates of this walled prison city also wait and rot. Among the tragic, ruthless and forgotten, one man resolves to do what no other has done: escape. This is the true story of drug smuggler David McMillan's perilous break-out from Asia's most notorious prison.

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Book SynopsisOver his 30-year police and forensic psychology career, Dr Kris Mohandie has come face-to-face with kidnappers, serial killers, stalkers, and terrorists.With his expertise and insight, Dr Mohandie analyses and evaluates the thought processes that motivate the most dangerous people who have ever walked among us.This is the first-hand account of his work, covering shocking cases like the 'Angel of Death' serial killer, racist serial assassin Joseph Paul Franklin, and even the O.J. Simpson case.Learn shocking new revelations about hostage takers, serial killers, mass murderers, violent 'true-believers', terrorists, and some of the worst predators on the planet.***Previously published in the US as Evil Thoughts, Wicked Deeds.Trade Review'I have worked with Dr Mohandie for many years, managing and resolving high risk hostage-taking and barricaded subject incidents. He is a true subject matter expert who I depended on when critical life and death decisions were needed during unfolding and prolonged crisis. His understanding and insight into the behaviour of subjects who are in personal crisis and/or predators cannot be overstated. His book shares with the reader the detailed dynamics associated with sinister behaviour and crime that is captivating. It is a must-read for those who have an interest in the behind-the-scenes work and effort done by law enforcement and mental health professionals.' Michael Albanese'When I needed an expert to help understand a stalker, I turned to Kris Mohandie. His work as a police psychologist has put him on the scene of dramatic stand-offs and inside the heads of the disturbed, stressed and psychopathic. Born Killers? is both a fascinating and terrifying story.' Erin Moriarty'Dr. Mohandie's ability to blend his professional expertise, personal life experiences, and storytelling ability takes you into the mind of some of the most dangerous criminals this country has ever seen. Born Killers? is a must-read for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the world of forensic psychology through the eyes of one of the best in the business.' Derrick Levasseur, detective, author, and TV personality"Worrying about the safety of the Lakers fans, players and staff has given me many sleepless nights. I have sought out the expertise and guidance of Dr Kris Mohandie in regards to threat assessment, but acknowledge that the risk is an everyday reality for all. This book is a must-read as we continue to shift our collective mindset to accepting that violence can occur any place at any time – we must be prepared.' Jeanie Buss, CEO and Governor, Los Angeles Lakers'A prosecutor in a stalking case knows that jury wants to know: Why? Dr Mohandie answers that question about some of the most notorious criminal cases in America's history. Just like he did in the courtroom and during investigations, Kris brings these infamous cases to life in a way that explores and fascinates. He unlocks and explains the minds of killers and stalkers. This is a book that shines a light on some of the darkest shadows that lurk in the world around us.' Judge Scott Gordon (Ret.), Founding member, Stalking and Threat Assessment Team, LA County District Attorney's Office

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on two key aspects of hate crime in the UK since 1945: those motivated by racial and religious prejudices. It examines factors that have underpinned the emergence and occurrence of racial and religious hate crime and the approaches and policies that have been pursued by the state, especially the criminal justice system, to combat this problem. Crucially, it also provides insight into the challenges that are faced in the contemporary period (especially in the wake of the 2016 EU referendum) in combatting hate crime. Additionally the book briefly considers the importance of the rhetoric of the Trump campaign and the administration's early policies to the contemporary manifestations of racial and religious hate crime.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1 Racism and hate crime Chapter 2 Immigration control and racially motivated hatred 1900 - to the early 1960s Chapter 3 Racially motivated discrimination, extremist rhetoric and immigration control 1960 - to the early 1980s Chapter 4 Policing, social disorder and responding to racially motivated offending in the 1980s and 1990s Chapter 5 Legislating against racially aggravated offending: from the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to the Macpherson Report Chapter 6 Islamophobia and the social cohesion agenda Chapter 7 Contemporary political extremism Chapter 8 The Response to Hate Crime: From 2010 – Brexit Chapter 9 Conclusion: Hate crime - Brexit and beyond. Index

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Book SynopsisThis textbook provides an accessible and interdisciplinary introduction to genocide with an emphasis on the criminal aspect of genocide. It draws on sociological, political, and historical concepts to discuss how they contribute to our understanding of genocide as an international crime. It walks students through the evolution of genocide as a criminal act and the legal responses available using case studies to demonstrate how concepts work in action. It combines Criminology and Law, arguing that Criminology can help explain the ‘why and how’ while Law can explain the responses to crime. This textbook includes a chapter on genocide denial as well as discussion questions at the end of the chapters, boxed examples, and further reading. It speaks to students in Criminology, Law, Socio-Legal Studies, and beyond, as well as to practitioners in the criminal justice field.Table of Contents1. Chapter 1 What is genocide? 1.1 Pre-Genocide 1.2 Genocide according to Lemkin 1.3 Genocide according to the United Nations 1.4 Other definitions of genocide 1.5 Genocide as a crime 2. Chapter 2 How can we understand genocide? 2.1 Law 2.2 Psychology 2.3 Political Science 2.4 Sociology 2.5 Criminology 3. Chapter 3 Why does genocide occur? 3.1 Agency-oriented Theories 3.2 Structural Theories 3.3 Victim-group Construction Theories 3.4 Biological Theories 3.5 Criminological Theories 4. Chapter 4 Who commits genocide? 4.1 State Crime 4.2 Organizational Crime 4.3 The State as an Organization 4.4 Collective Violence 4.5 Individual Genocidaires 4.6 The Browning-Goldhagen Debate 4.7 Organizational Genocidaires5. Chapter 5 When and where does genocide occur? 5.1 Genocide prior to 1948 5.1.1 Herero Genocide 5.1.2 Armenian Genocide 5.2 Genocide after 1948 5.2.1 Bangladesh Genocide 5.2.2 East Timor Genocide 5.2.3 Kurdish Genocide 5.2.4 Rwandan Genocide 5.2.5 Bosnian Genocide 5.2.6 Darfur Genocide 5.2.7 Rohingya Genocide 6. Chapter 6 How do we respond to genocide?6.1 United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide 6.2 The Responsibility to Protect 6.3 International Criminal Tribunals 6.4 The International Criminal Court 6.5 National Courts 6.6 Gacaca Courts 6.7 What Can You Do7. Chapter 7 What happens when genocide is denied? 7.1 Holocaust Awareness 7.2 Denying History 7.3 Genocide Denial Legislation 7.3.1 Denying 7.3.2 Public v. Private Denial 7.3.3 Good Uses of Denial Laws(?) 7.3.4 Bad Uses of Denial Laws(?) 7.4 Denial Legislation Goals

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Meat.-Chapter 3. Fruit and vegetables.- Chapter 4. Fish and Seafood.- Chapter 5. Palm Oil and Soya.- Chapter 6. Conclusion and Future Directions....

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: Introduction to the Book.- Chapter 2: Uncertainty and Risk.- Chapter 3: Risk Perception.- Chapter 4: Risk Communication.- Chapter 5: Psychological Theories in the Context of Security.- Chapter 6: Profiling and Psychological Characteristics of Criminals.- Chapter 7: Social Engineering and Manipulation.- Chapter 8: Criminal Behaviour.- Chapter 9: Crime Prevention.- Chapter 10: Human-Centric Models and Behaviour Security.- Chapter 11: Security Education.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an important overview of key criminology and criminal justice concerns in Japan. It highlights similarities between the practice of criminology research in Japan, as well as important differences, with other areas of Asia and with the West.In previous decades, Japan attracted international attention as the only industrialized country where the crime rate declined along with a rise in urbanization and economic development. Currently, Japan still enjoys a declining crime rate (the lowest among major industrialized countries) and a study of criminal justice practices in Japan may provide important insights for other regions.Japan also experiences important contemporary challenges which are shared by other regions:1. Japan has the highest proportion of people over the age of 60 in the world. For criminology, this means key challenges in the victimization of older people, as well as the challenges of an aging prison population. 2. Besides the United States, Japan is the only developed country that still practices capital punishment, and its rate has been on the rise in the past 20 years. 3. Japan has also introduced new reforms in its law practice, including the introduction of new trial formats.The research in this book provides a helpful overview for scholars interested in criminology and criminal justice in Japan to understand the key issues of concern, and present a framework for future research needs. It will be of interest to researchers in criminology and criminal justice, international studies, Asian Studies, sociology, and political science.Table of Contents1. Asian Criminology and Crime and Justice in Japan – an IntroductionPart 1: Changing Crimes in Japan2. Changes in Crime and Reactions to Crime in Japan Becoming Stagnant with Aging3. Kin, Crime and Criminal Justice in Contemporary Japan4. Incidents of Homicides or Murder–suicides by Family Caregivers in Japan and Challenges for Prevention 5. The Effect of Disaster Damage on the Occurrence of Crime: A Survey of Residents of Four Prefectures Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake6. Revisiting Japan’s Postwar Homicide Trend, 1951-2014Part 2: Testing and Developing Theories of Crime and Delinquency. 7. Risk Factors for Serious Delinquency in Japan: Findings from Osaka Male Youths8. Laying the Groundwork for Testing the Routine Activity Theory at the Micro Level Using Japanese Satellite Positioning Technology9. Analysis of Current Criminals in Japan based on typology of relationships with others.Part 3: Challenges and Trends in Criminal Justice Reform10. Considering Japanese Criminal Justice from an Original Position11. Sentencing and Punishment in Japan and England: A Comparative Discussion 12. Fire, Coerced Confession, and Wrongful Conviction: A Tale of Two Countries13. From measuring support for the death penalty to justifying its retention: Japanese public opinion surveys on crime and punishment, 1956-2014 14. Crime victims’ protection under the free speech law in JapanPart 4: Lay Judges System 15. The Impact of Previous Sentencing Trends on Lay Judges’ Sentencing 16. To be suspended or not to be? The effects of emotions and personality variables on lay people's judgment of suspension of punishment17. Future of Criminal Justice Policy for Sex Crime in Japan: The Possible Impacts by the Lay Judge SystemPart 5: Juvenile Justice and Support System in Japan18. The Juvenile Justice System of Japan: An Overview19. Empirical Research on Socio-Cultural Transition in Children in the Children’s Self-Reliance Support Facility and the Effect of Support

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Book SynopsisIn the years following World War I, Los Angeles was a city awakening to its darker side, transforming itself from a backwater town to a gleaming metropolis and city of the future. But along the way a tarnished patina began to coat its ever-more glamorous façade. As thousands flocked to the city with their dreams and desires, so too came get-rich-quick schemes, phony religions, organized crime, and corruption. A visual history like no other, Dark City brings together images from archives, museums, newspaper photo morgues, private collections, and the author’s extensive image library to reveal the true grit, grime, and sheer horror stories of Los Angeles from the 1920s to 1950s. In large format, we roam through the back alleys, gin joints, tattoo parlors, gambling dens, nightclubs, and the most brutal crime scenes, to uncover a city crawling with murder and mayhem. From Sunset Boulevard to a jazz-saturated Central Avenue, tabloid headlines chronicle the most famous celebrities and infamous crimes in a hopped-up city that provided inspiration for journalists, pulp fiction scribes, and filmland script writers in their creation of the noir genre. With rare vintage magazine reprints from the crime tabloids of the time, this is a uniquely evocative visual history through which the crime, crooks, crazies, and mean streets of the City of Angels are transformed from myth to reality.

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Book SynopsisOn 8 September 2017, a class two student was found murdered in a blood-splattered bathroom of his school in Gurugram. What followed was a bizarre cover-up and destruction of evidence, the framing of an innocent bus conductor by the police and the subsequent arrest by the CBI of a sixteen-year-old student suspected of brutally murdering the young boy.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an accessible overview of one particular type of social panic: that of the phantom attacker. Such panics are characterised by outbreaks of sensational claims of attacks by mysterious figures that seem to emerge from nowhere, attack their innocent human and animal victims, only to vanish without a trace. Taking the recent wave of needle-spiking reports in Europe as a starting point, this book does more than just catalogue such outbreaks historically and geographically. It also ties the phenomenon of phantom assailants to the moral panics literature. Meticulously investigating archival sources, the authors examine the social construction of social panics and unearth the parallels between contemporary episodes and historical antecedents in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. Focusing on the sociohistorical and -cultural context, they uncover the role of mass media in creating and perpetuating these panics, which respond to anxieties pervading societies at particular points in history. Written in a lively style, this book is not only of interest for scholars and students of sociology, criminology, social psychology, media studies and history but also appeals to a lay audience interested in urban legends and true crime.

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Book SynopsisIn This Place Called Prison offers a vivid account of religious life within an institution designed to punish. Rachel Ellis conducted a year of ethnographic fieldwork inside a U.S. state women's prison, talking with hundreds of incarcerated women, staff, and volunteers. Through their stories, Ellis shows how women draw on religion to navigate lived experiences of carceral control. A trenchant study of religion colliding and colluding with the state in an enduring tension between freedom and constraint, this book speaks to the quest for dignity and light against the backdrop of mass incarceration, state surveillance, and American inequality.Trade Review"This book is highly valuable as an experience that helps readers build a mental schema of some of the women inmates’ realities of incarceration." * Affilia: Feminist Inquiry in Social Work * "Ellis’ piercing study, beautifully written, vividly demonstrates the double-edged sword of religion in prison – its capacity to liberate and its equal power to subjugate." * Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books *"Ellis’ contributions are significant to a plethora of academic fields, while her writing style is easily digestible as she recalls the lived experiences of the women at Mapleside Prison." * Gender and Society *"Ellis develops three-dimensional, nuanced portrayals of the interiority of women’s lives, recognizing women’s full and complex humanity in ways neither the carceral nor religious discourses that are the object of her study do. Ellis is an exceptionally skilled, ethical, and transparent ethnographer. Her methodological appendix should be required reading in sociological research methods classes." * Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion *Table of ContentsContents Introduction 1. Thou Shalt Not: A Day in Prison 2. Let There Be Light: Religious Life Behind Bars 3. The Lord Is My Shepherd: Protestant Messages of God’s Redemptive Plan 4. Blessed Is The Fruit Of Thy Womb: Gender, Religion, and Ideologies of the Family 5. For Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen: Status and Dignity in the Prison Church Conclusion Epilogue: Out of the House of Bondage Acknowledgments Methodological Appendix Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisElectronic eavesdropping once provoked protest and outrage. Now it is a mundane fact of life. How did we get here? The Listeners traces the spies and scandal mongers, confidence artists and security experts, police and presidents who made the wiretap a defining technology of American history.Trade ReviewSmart, entertaining, and occasionally alarming…Hochman narrates a century and a half of wiretapping, from the Civil War to the War on Terror. What emerges is a powerful prehistory of today’s private sector and government surveillance regimes. Hochman reveals the surprising strength of public resistance to all forms of electronic surveillance until the 1960s. And, crucially, he shows how national leaders used the racial backlash politics of the late 1960s to normalize government eavesdropping and build the world we live in today. -- Andrew Lanham * New Republic *[This] thoughtful, searching history reminds us that the practice of wiretapping was steeped from the start in lawlessness…Wiretapping, in the public’s mind, was what crooks did…The Listeners does a wonderful job evoking a world shaped by intense distaste for surveillance, even if the sharp emotions that once energized the battle now seem lost to history. -- Grayson Clary * Washington Post *Since 9/11, wiretapping in the United States has largely been viewed as the preserve of the ‘national security state.’ In The Listeners, Brian Hochman suggests a revisionist reading, in which wiretapping is diffused throughout US society, from ‘private ears’ snooping on cheating spouses to corporations fishing for dirt on rivals and police eavesdropping on poor Black communities. -- Stephen Phillips * Times Literary Supplement *The fraught relationship between privacy and security is at the crux of The Listeners, which covers the history of eavesdropping from the Civil War to 9/11. Throughout that long history, the threat—real or imagined—of crime almost invariably took priority over civil liberties. Racist dog whistles shaped surveillance laws in 1968, and people of color historically bore the brunt (and still do) of police surveillance. -- Lora Kelly * The Nation *Chronicles how electronic surveillance became ‘normalized’ in the U.S.…For Hochman, the history of wiretapping ultimately feeds into the larger racial tragedy of mass incarceration and overcriminalization. -- Jeannie Suk Gersen * New Yorker *Hochman makes a compelling case that concerns about threats to privacy that had been widely shared by Americans were pushed to the margins by claims that eavesdropping was necessary to enforce Prohibition, defeat drug dealers, prevent race riots, and protect national security…An engaging and informative account of wiretapping in American popular culture. -- Glenn C. Altschuler * Psychology Today *A fascinating look at the battle between surveillance and privacy in the United States over the past 150 years. -- Harrison Blackman * Los Angeles Review of Books *[A] fascinating history [of] how wiretapping by U.S. law enforcement agencies went from a ‘dirty business’ to a ‘standard investigative tactic.’…This is an essential and immersive look at ‘what happens when we sideline privacy concerns in the interest of profit motives and police imperatives.’ * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *A fun read…This is a history of uneasiness and discomfort with the way an emerging technology can reshape the nature of private and public life…Show[s] how the United States became a nation of proud ‘freedom lovers’ who also willingly accept Facebook and Google making fortunes from their data. For anyone looking for a prehistory of the ambivalent and paradoxical aspects of American thought around digital surveillance, this is your book. -- Rebecca Onion * History Today *Listen carefully to this absorbing history of wiretapping and you’ll hear the tones of today’s surveillance society, a century and a half in the making. Brian Hochman’s splendid book reveals how a once-new technology embedded itself in American life, found novel uses, and shaped areas ranging from police tactics to privacy rights—illuminating in the process the consequences and costs of a networked world. -- Sarah E. Igo, author of The Known Citizen: A History of Privacy in Modern AmericaFast-paced, compulsively readable, artfully researched, and historically astute, The Listeners reminds us that Americans once cared about privacy—and that we should too. -- Richard R. John, author of Network Nation: Inventing American TelecommunicationsHochman’s comprehensive and compelling narrative illustrates how the ‘dirty business’ of wiretapping has become a common and iconic feature of American life. -- Cyrus Farivar, author of Habeas Data: Privacy vs. the Rise of Surveillance TechBrian Hochman’s deeply researched, eminently readable, and intensely timely book excavates the history of electronic surveillance from the telegraph to the planetary infrastructures and corporations that have become inextricable from everyday life. Along the way, he shows how widespread resistance to wiretapping may provide a guide to addressing some of the most urgent questions about the implications of living in a fully connected world. -- Trevor PaglenThe Listeners: A History of Wiretapping in the United States weaves different kinds of history together in a single, compelling story about the rise of electronic surveillance, police secrecy, and technology. It’s a story about how electronic surveillance has become ordinary and acceptable: how the technology and the uses for the technology developed; then, how ordinary citizens understood and experienced the technology over time. -- Claire Potter, author of Political Junkies: From Talk Radio to Twitter, How Alternative Media Hooked Us on Politics and Broke Our DemocracyThe moral of The Listeners’s 150-year history is what Hochman calls the devastating ‘banality of electronic surveillance in America.’ Espionage was and remains dependent on technologies so central to everyday life they appear mundane—and it has always hinged on the work of ordinary people who, for better or worse, often consider their labor anything but extraordinary. Today, high-tech surveillance perniciously extends state power precisely because so many of us are bound up in its mechanizations, whether we want to be or not. -- Sophia Goodfriend * Boston Review *Hochman narrates a history of surveillance in the United States…The Listeners is also a story about technology and the challenges around controlling or regulating it as it evolves. -- Jordan Penney * PopMatters *[The Listeners] deserves to be read widely…Hochman’s book constitutes a superb contribution to a topic that is in desperate need of scholarly attention. -- Joseph Fitsanakis * Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books *Hochman has skilfully contributed to understanding the phenomenon of wiretapping as a dirty business during the mid-nineteenth and twentieth centuries and the ways it evolved and flourished as a lawless tool in America both within and outside the state. -- P. Arun * Technology and Culture *

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Book SynopsisBridging the gap between research and policy, this book provides new perspectives on the nature of hate crime victimisation and perpetration.Trade Review“At a time of heightened focus on `hate crimes’, renowned experts Chakraborti and Garland bring together an international array of commentators to make a persuasive case for restorative approaches to hate crime. The strength of this edited collection is found in the synergy between scholarship and policy.” Professor Carolyn Hoyle, University of Oxford“Neil Chakraborti and Jon Garland are to be congratulated for bringing together this exceptionally important, comprehensive and stimulating collection of essays exploring the hate crime scholarship-policy nexus. Responding to Hate Crime is a text of remarkable range and sophistication; it is both timely and forward-thinking. The tragic consequences of prejudice and bigotry are sadly all too familiar to all of us, but the small `signs of progress’ noted by the editors are in no small part due to their own pioneering work in this field.” Yvonne Jewkes, Professor of Criminology, University of LeicesterTable of ContentsIntroduction and Overview ~ Neil Chakraborti; Part One: Working Together: Developing Shared Perspectives; The adventures of an accidental academic in `policy-land’: a personal reflection on bridging academia, policing and government in a hate crime context ~ Nathan Hall; Academia from a practitioner’s perspective: a reflection on the changes in the relationship between academia, policing and government in a hate crime context ~ Paul Giannasi; Reshaping hate crime policy and practice: lessons from a grassroots campaign ~ an interview with Sylvia Lancaster, founder of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation; Not getting away with it: linking sex work and hate crime in Merseyside ~ Rosie Campbell; Evidencing the case for hate crime ~ Joanna Perry; Part Two: Researching Key Issues: Emerging Themes and Challenges; Working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities to shape hate crime policy ~ Marian Duggan; Using a `layers of influence’ model to understand the interaction of research, policy and practice in relation to disablist hate crime ~ Chih Hoong Sin; Responding to the needs of victims of Islamophobia ~ Irene Zempi; Controlling the new far right on the streets: policing the English Defence League in policy and praxis ~ James Treadwell; Developing themes on young people, everyday multiculturalism and hate crime ~ Stevie-Jade Hardy; Hate crime against students: recent developments in research, policy and practice ~ Lucy Michael; We need to talk about women: examining the place of gender in hate crime policy ~ Hannah Mason-Bish; Part Three: Challenging Prejudice: Combating Hate Offending; Courage in the Face of Hate: a curricular resource for confronting anti-LGBTQ violence ~ Barbara Perry and D. Ryan Dyck; Policing prejudice motivated crime: a research case study ~ Gail Mason, Jude McCulloch and JaneMaree Maher; Policing hate against Gypsies and Travellers: dealing with the dark side ~ Zoë James; Understanding how 'hate' hurts: a case study of working with offenders and potential offenders ~ Paul Iganski, with Karen Ainsworth, Laura Geraghty, Spyridoula Lagou, and Nafysa Patel; Restorative approaches to working with hate crime offenders ~ Mark Austin Walters; Conclusions ~ Jon Garland.

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Book SynopsisEPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This book brings researchers, writers and policy makers into dialogue in an ambitious volume and moves beyond the juridical definitions of justice, coloniality, exploitation and work and offers knowledge that is immediately implementable into policy making.Table of Contents1. Introduction: Re-imagining sexual harassment - Maja Lundqvist, Angelica Simonsson and Kajsa Widegren Part 1: Cartography of everyday violence in the Nordic region 2. At the AGM - Mads Ananda Lodahl 3. Depleted bodies: intersectional perspectives on workplace violence - Paulina de los Reyes 4. The violently gender-equal Nordic welfare states - Sofia Strid, Anne Laure Humbert and Jeff Hearn 5. On the freshers’ trip - Mads Ananda Lodahl 6. Negotiating sexual harassment and young urban femininities in Helsinki - Heta Mulari 7. Men run academic track; women jump sexist hurdles - Lea Skewes 8. Some ten years ago, I started writing a novel - Sigbjørn Skåden Part 2: Violence, knowledge and imagining justice 9. On the promenade - Mads Ananda Lodahl 10. Sextortion: linking sexual violence and corruption in a Nordic context - Silje Lundgren, Åsa Eldén, Dolores Calvo and Elin Bjarnegård 11. I have always thought a lot about the nature of violence: carceral feminism and sexual violence in the neoliberal state - Silas Aliki 12. Beyond restorative justice: survivors’ calls for innovative practices in Iceland - Hildur Fjóla Antonsdóttir 13. I write to tell myself it wasn’t my fault - Sumaya Jirde Ali 14. One step forward and one step back: sexual harassment in Norwegian equality and non-discrimination law - Anne Hellum 15. In the gents - Mads Ananda Lodahl 16. Conclusion: Re-imaginations and reflections for the future - Maja Lundqvist, Angelica Simonsson and Kajsa Widegren

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Book SynopsisUncovers how Black activism for safety was a struggle against police brutality and crime, highlighting how the police withholding protection operated was a form of police violence and an abridgement of their civil rights.

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Book SynopsisHow prisons around the world shape the social lives of their inhabitantsPrison Life offers a fresh appreciation of how people in prison organize their lives, drawing on case studies from Africa, Europe and the US. The book describes how order is maintained, how power is exercised, how days are spent, and how meaning is found in a variety of environments that all have the same function incarceration but discharge it very differently. It is based on an unusually diverse range of sources including photographs, drawings, court cases, official reports, memoirs, and site visits. Ian O'Donnell contrasts the soul-destroying isolation of the federal supermax in Florence, Colorado with the crowded conviviality of an Ethiopian prison where men and women cook their own meals, seek opportunities to generate an income, elect a leadership team, and live according to a code of conduct that they devised and enforce. He explores life on wings controlled by the Irish Republican Army in Northern IrelaTrade ReviewPrison Life is a monumental contribution. It is a searing look at the interior life of persons whom the state has consigned to its darkest, cruelest corners. I hesitate to characterize a book about such a somber and sobering topic as ‘beautifully written,’ but here the description truly applies. Ian O’Donnell conveys the painful complexity of prison life with eloquence, grace, and even wit, without in any way detracting from the seriousness of his subject. His insights are both broad and deep, astutely capturing many profound truths, not just about prison life but human nature itself. * Craig Haney, author of Criminality in Context: The Psychological Foundations of Criminal Justice Reform *O’Donnell’s engaging comparative analysis challenges classical views of the prison as a carceral institution that manifests in similar ways across places and purposes. Through a rich description of the structures and functions of four prisons designed to serve divergent purposes in unique settings, punctuated by vivid biographical narratives of selected inmates, Prison Life illuminates the theoretical and pragmatic utility of embracing variability in how social organization emerges and is maintained within prisons. O’Donnell’s Prison Life is a must-read for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of how the organization of social life in prisons differs across contexts and the implications this may have for legitimacy, security, and order within prisons. * Eric P. Baumer, Professor of Sociology and Criminology, Pennsylvania State University *In this well-researched and compelling set of case studies, O’Donnell explores how organizational and institutional factors influence the ways that incarcerated men experience, resist, and navigate prison regimes. Global comparative analyses of prison life remain relatively rare. Rarer still are those that include African prisons among their case studies. For these reasons and many more, Prison Life is a must-read! * Jill McCorkel, author of Breaking Women: Gender, Race, and the New Politics of Imprisonment *Prison Life combines O’Donnell’s experience, knowledge and compassion in an ambitious, highly original and beautifully written book. Ian takes us inside the notorious H-Blocks in Northern Ireland, the vibrant, bustling prison communities of Ethiopia, the racially unjust melancholy of the Eastham Unit in Texas, and the supermax Hell of ADX Florence in Colorado, twisting the penal kaleidoscope to offer new perspectives on the multifarious pains of imprisonment. Bringing his customary warmth and wit to the stories he tells about people usually hidden from view, O’Donnell offers rare insight into the human condition and what it takes to resist others’ attempts to break the human spirit. A tour de force. * Yvonne Jewkes, co-editor of Handbook on Prisons *...a fine book that illuminates essential relational dimensions of human dignity ... an outstanding work from a mature and sensitive scholar who understands the complexities and rewards of writing about prisons (Derek S. Jeffreys, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay). ...elegantly written and sophisticated analysis (Cormac Behan, Technological University of Dublin, Ireland). ... a tour de force. By shifting the lens through which we see prisons, Prison Life makes a significant contribution to criminology. It should also be required reading for anyone setting out to run a prison (Kimmett Edgar, Prison Reform Trust, London, UK). ...raises critical questions about penal variations in legitimacy, order, and the experience of punishment, and does well to confront Eurocentric notions of ‘good governance' (Bethany E. Schmidt, University of Cambridge, UK). A gem in contemporary penological literature (Gorazd Mesko, University of Maribor, Slovenia). ... a welcome and overdue contribution ... moves beyond Sykes to a new way of describing prisons and locating them within a matrix of possibilities. In an overpopulated field, this is an impressive contribution (Ashley T. Rubin, University of Hawaii, Honolulu). -- The Prison Journal * The Prison Journal *One of the best books on prison life I have ever read … an outstanding contribution to the cumulative knowledge on prison social order … a powerful and touching narrative … beautifully written … monumental research. -- Libardo José Ariza, Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia * International Criminal Justice Review *Although all prisons are different, O'Donnell (criminology, Univ. College Dublin, Ireland) uses a novel but entirely rational and fascinating way of comparatively analyzing four penal institutions. * R. D. McCrie, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY *

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Book SynopsisUnlike other athletes, the rock climber tends to disregard established norms of style and technique, doing whatever she needs to do to get to the next foothold. This figure provides an apt analogy for the scholar at the center of this unique book. In Rocking Qualitative Social Science, Ashley Rubin provides an entertaining treatise, corrective vision, and rigorously informative guidebook for qualitative research methods that have long been dismissed in deference to traditional scientific methods. Recognizing the steep challenges facing many, especially junior, social science scholars who struggle to adapt their research models to narrowly defined notions of "right," Rubin argues that properly nourished qualitative research can generate important, creative, and even paradigm-shifting insights. This book is designed to help people conduct good qualitative research, talk about their research, and evaluate other scholars' work. Drawing on her own experiences in research and life, Rubin provides tools for qualitative scholars, synthesizes the best advice, and addresses the ubiquitous problem of anxiety in academia. Ultimately, this book argues that rigorous research can be anything but rigid.Trade Review"In this utterly refreshing account, Rubin makes the research process fun again. By deconstructing the limits we place upon ourselves as qualitative researchers, this book opens up new pathways for rigorous, empirical research that is grounded in thoughtful and reflective processes. Those new to the field and those seeking to build confidence or rethink their strategies will benefit from this readable and inspiring guide." -- Sarah Lageson * author of Give Methods a Chance *"Rocking Qualitative Social Science is Ashley Rubin's love letter to her fellow dirtbaggers—we DIY-minded scholars who ask unconventional questions, find and forge new ways to untangle complex social problems, and obsessively track down leads and explore unusual spaces. Packed with useful advice for every stage of the research process, Rubin's methodological mixtape celebrates the robust community of gritty, dedicated investigators and storytellers pushing social science forward." -- Joshua Page, Associate Professor of Sociology and Law * University of Minnesota *Table of ContentsContents and Abstracts1Introduction to Dirtbagging chapter abstractThis chapter introduces the Dirtbagging approach to qualitative social science research. The chapter lays out the main themes and arguments of the book, contrasting the Dirtbagging approach to the traditional approaches, and argues that there is no One Right Way of doing research. It also introduces rock climbing as the major motif for the book and what we can learn from rock climbers. 2Topo: What Exactly Are Qualitative Methods? chapter abstractThis chapter tries to define qualitative methods, while discussing some of the difficulties with the most common ways to define them. We begin with a rundown of the typical methods of qualitative data collection but note that qualitative data can also be quantitatively analyzed. We then review a lot of the traditional ideas or even stereotypes about qualitative methods, pointing out that they have been repeatedly challenged lately. Consequently, the easy markers of qualitative methods recited in various texts no longer hold up very well. Finally, we discuss when qualitative methods are appropriate and what type of research they let you do. 3Picking Your Proj: Identifying Your Research Question chapter abstractThis chapter seeks to do four things. First, it describes the role of research questions in the larger research process. Second, and building on that first discussion, this chapter dispels some misconceptions about research questions, especially what counts as a research question and why people disagree about this. Third, the chapter discusses strategies for coming up with a research question. Finally, it identifies some of the secrets about research questions relating to challenges and opportunities that can arise, particularly when you are Dirtbagging about in the field. 4On Belay: Connecting Your Work to an Anchor chapter abstractThis chapter discusses how to anchor your work to the academic literature. Importantly, even though there is a lot of advice out there on how to do this, much of it is unhelpful. So this chapter discusses some of the key ways in which people tend to evaluate research—not so much in its nitty gritty details of research design and analysis, but in terms of whether your entire project is worthwhile. I maintain that you can pretty much make any project valuable, but you have to be able to do certain things to convince people of your project's worth. If you can't do those things, then maybe it's not actually a good project. 5Mapping out the Route: How and When Research Design Matters chapter abstractThis chapter is the first of three chapters on research design. Research design is how you explain or justify your decisions about how to collect and analyze your data. Your explanation may not actually be what guided your decisions (the conventional idea of research design is that it takes place before you collect and analyze your data). But your ability to defend your choices is key to how we evaluate research. This chapter addresses general things about planning and executing your research, such as whether you want to map everything out carefully ahead of time or play it by ear. Keeping these things in mind—not necessarily acting on them immediately but letting them inform your decisions—will lead to a better project. 6Starting on the Right Foot: Making and Justifying Your Case Selection chapter abstractThis chapter reviews the various considerations that go into case selection, which everyone has to do (whether you think you do or not). We start with some strategies for figuring out how to select a case if you are in the design phase and don't know which case(s) to choose. Then we turn the various types of cases we use in social science; each type of case comes with its own justifications for why you might choose this case and not that case. Thinking about these justifications can also remind you about the limits of the type of case you have selected and thus what you can (and can't) claim with your study. The type of case you choose will substantially impact what you can do with your project and what type of relationship your study will have with existing theories. 7Flaking out the Rope: How to Check Your Sample chapter abstractThis chapter examines the issues you need to think about carefully when it comes to your data collection. For starters, we discuss how you decide what data to actually collect. Next, we return to one of the banes of a qualitative scholar's existence: the question of how much data are enough; but rather than worrying about what other people think is the answer to this question, we will answer it on our own terms. Finally, we talk about what you can do to really think through the limitations of your data and how to make your project stronger. Skipping these steps can (justifiably) open you up to criticism. Doing them carefully will protect you against some bad falls. 8Bivvy Time: The Fieldwork Model of Data Collection chapter abstractThis chapter discusses the process of collecting data in "the field," which I define broadly to include any place you collect your data. I have adopted this ethnographic language because it provides a broadly useful model, even for those of us doing online or archival research. In this chapter, I review the specific strategies fieldworkers use that I have found useful in my work. Some readers, who have never conducted ethnographies, will recognize these strategies, because the strategies are not unique to ethnographers. Most of the non-ethnographic methods texts I have come across have not said much about the mundane realities of data collection, while this is something at which ethnographers excel. 9The Crux: Content Analysis, Analytic Memos, and Other Tricks chapter abstractThis chapter discusses the central tools you will need as a qualitative social scientist to analyze your data. While there are certainly more advanced analysis tools, content analysis (open and focused coding) and analytic memos (notes to yourself with varying degrees of analysis) will get you through most projects. Designed and perfected by ethnographers, these tools are once again broadly applicable, whether you are conducting formal interviews, using archival data, or reviewing websites and online documents. They allow you to systematically review your data and keep track of the many insights your mind will be swimming with as you do so. 10Placing Pro: Making Causal Claims with Qualitative Data chapter abstractThis chapter discusses the tricks and tools you can use to establish causal claims and, ultimately, to give yourself—and your audience—confidence that you aren't just making shit up. The more of these tricks you use, the more confidence you will have. I think of it like climbers laying down pro—the more nuts and cams you embed on the wall, the less likely it is that you will plummet to the ground if you miss a handhold and fall. One piece of pro might pop out if it's poorly placed or there's some loose rock, but if you have several pieces placed, you're still safe. Likewise, the more of these extra steps you take, the more confidence you can have—and if you are wrong, the more you can be forgiven for believing you had it right. 11Living on the Sharp End: Dealing with Skeptics of Qualitative Research chapter abstractQualitative scholars frequently face skepticism about their ability to produce high-quality research—and in sufficient amounts. There are many implicit critiques of qualitative methods vis-á-vis quantitative methods when it comes to things like defining qualitative methods (Chapter 2) or making causal inference (Chapter 10). Underlying these critiques are basic misconceptions—on the part of not only critics but also over-eager qualitative researchers—about qualitative methods' inherent limitations. (Bad qualitative research is, sadly, one contributor to these misconceptions.) So part of learning about qualitative methods requires understanding common critiques of qualitative methods, both so you can be prepared to defend your choice of methods and so you can defend against rote critiques. 12The Sweeper chapter abstractThis chapter summarizes the Dirtbagging approach to qualitative social science and revisits why having a flexible, inclusive approach to qualitative research is beneficial for everyone.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFor a wide-ranging take on true crime illustrated with infographics, The Crime Book is a bloody, engrossing history of criminology, from bandits and serial killers to 21st century cyber predators. Famous cases include Jack The Ripper, the Black Dahlia murder and Bonnie and Clyde. * Crime Scene *Like other Dorling Kindersley books, the layout is what jumps out at you ... we think it will make a great gift for anyone who loves crime fiction. It seems a perfect reference tool for authors who need a little inspiration or who want to ground their work with a few facts from the world of true crime ... Crime fiction author Peter James adds the cherry on top with his foreword. * Crime Fiction Lover *From the 1671 attempt to steal the Crown Jewels to the 2015 Hatton Garden heist, and taking in Burke and Hare, Bonnie and Clyde and the Bandit Queen of Uttar Pradesh, The Crime Book by Dorling Kindersley is an exhaustively researched and lavishly illustrated treasure-trove of malfeasance through the ages and around the world. * The Sunday Times and The Times Crime Club *

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Book SynopsisScientific Protocols for Fire Investigation, Third Edition focuses on the practical application of fundamental scientific principles to determine the causes of fires. Originally published in 2006, the First Edition was very well received by fire investigators and those who work with them. Since fire investigation is a rapidly evolving fielddriven by new discoveries about fire behaviorthe Second Edition was published in late 2012. This latest, fully updated Third Edition reflects the most recent developments in the field. Currently, serious research is underway to try to understand the role of ventilation in structure fires. Likewise, there is improved understanding of the kinds of errors investigators can make that lead to incorrect determinations of the causes of fires. In addition to the scientific aspects, the litigation of fire related events is rapidly changing, particularly with respect to an investigator''s qualifications to serve as an expert witness. This boTable of Contents1. Fire and Science 2. The Chemistry and Physics of Combustion 3. Fire Dynamics and Fire Pattern Development 4. Fire Investigation Procedures 5. Analysis of Ignitable Liquid Residues 6. Evaluation of Ignition Sources 7. Some Practical Examples 8. The Mythology of Arson Investigation 9. Sources of Error in Fire Investigation 10. The Professional Practice of Fire Investigation

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Book SynopsisPractical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting Incidents, Second Edition presents a holistic approach to shooting incident analysis and reconstruction, covering the entire spectrum of related sub-disciplines of forensic science. The book reviews basic firearm design and function, ammunition components, and terminology, explaining what constitutes pertinent evidence and appropriate results relative to autopsies, forensic laboratory analysis, and reenactments.The second edition features numerous additions including: Four new chapters Complete and extensive updates to all 16 original chapters Three case studies contributed by renowned professionals in the field New and revised exercises at the ends of chapters, with answers provided An expanded glossary of terminology Nearly 340 figures and illustrations, with several in full coloTable of ContentsTerminology: Its Use and Abuse—"The Devil Is in the Details." Shooting Reconstruction Myth Busters. Theory and Practice of Shooting Reconstruction. Mathematics of Shooting Reconstruction. Firearms and Ammunition Components. Shooting Reconstruction Equipment and Its Use. Smart Phone/Pad Apps for Shooting Reconstruction. Cartridge Case Ejection Pattern Testing for Semiautomatics. Shotgun Pattern Testing and Evidence Evaluation. Examination/Testing of Weapons and Ammunition Components. Gunshot Residue Testing. Bullet Hole and Wound Characteristics. Bullet Ricochet Phenomena. Bloodstains and Blood Spatter at Shooting Scenes. Officer-Involved Shootings. Case Analysis. Ballistics. Firearm/Ammunition Reference Collections, Databases, and Software. Report Writing, Demonstrative Evidence, and Courtroom Presentation. Maximizing Crime Laboratory Results. Glossary. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisPROSE Award Finalist for Psychology and Applied Social WorkArgues that a range of behaviors such as murder-suicide, terrorism, and mass shootings are better understood as motivated by suicidal impulses than by homicidal onesMass shooters often display behaviors that strongly mirror the warning signs for suicide: lives led in isolation, intense personal suffering, disaffection, and struggle. Letters detailing why they did what they did paint pictures of intense misery and loneliness. As this book makes clear, private despair sometimes leads to social violence.In this groundbreaking work, Thomas Joiner offers a unified theory of suicide, making the case that many acts that appear homicidal are best understood primarily as suicidal. We must recognize that there are several forms of suicidal violence, some of which masquerade as other types of acts, including terrorism and murder. These include suicide-by-cop, suicide terrorism, murder-suicide, and runninTrade ReviewA must read for anyone who desires to understand the complex web of factors that contribute to violent behavior. For decades, scholars have argued that violence cannot be predicted. In The Varieties of Suicidal Experience, however. Joiner does just that -- by building on his decades of expertise and groundbreaking theory of suicide. -- Rheeda Walker, Author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental HealthIn The Varieties of Suicidal Experience Joiner manifestly displays his extraordinary scholarly gifts. . . . He shrewdly makes his points with beautifully crafted—and accessible—language brimming with compelling case examples that vividly illustrate his arguments. No one in the field of suicidology today thinks, reflects on, explores, and writes about the topic of suicide quite like Thomas Joiner. This extraordinary new book explores suicidal violence, in all its forms, displaying an intellectual acumen and the sage wisdom of one of the field’s most astute thinkers and singular scholars. -- David A. Jobes, Director of the Suicide Prevention Laboratory, The Catholic University of America, Washington DCJoiner builds on what is arguably history’s most scientifically tested, supported and impactful theory addressing suicidality, the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide. ITS has not only moved an entire field forward but literally reshaped it. Joiner's application across vexing problems like murder-suicide, suicide by cop, suicide terrorism, and physician-assisted suicide is impressive, incisive, and practically accessible. Not only do his clarity and precision improve our understanding of these troubling problems, but he crafts an explanatory narrative that allows us to work to coherently identify strategies, targeted interventions, and policies that offer hope of progress to reduce the tragedy of suicide and assuage the suffering of those affected. Once again, Joiner takes on some of the greatest challenges society faces today. The end result is that he helps us more accurately understand why these tragic things happen and opens the door for solutions. -- M. David Rudd, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and President Emeritus, University of Memphis

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Book Synopsis'Riveting... Everyone should read it' Observer'Nothing short of sudden death will distract you from The Jigsaw Man' Independent'Compelling... Fascinating... Britton has done hugely important work that saves lives' Sunday Times___________________________________________The award-winning true crime classic.Forensic psychologist Paul Britton asks himself four questions when he is faced with a crime scene: what happened: who is the victim: how was it done, and why? Only when he has the answers to these questions can he address the fifth: who is responsible?What he searches for at the crime scene are not frinerprints, fibres or bloodstains - he looks for the 'mind trace' left behind by those responsible: the psychological characteristics that can help the police to identify and understand the nature of the perpetrator.The Jigsaw Man is not only a detective story involving some of the most high-profile cases of recent years, but also a journey of discovery into the darkest recesses of the human mind to confront the question 'Where does crime come from?'Trade ReviewRiveting... Everyone should read it * Observer *Nothing short of sudden death will distract you from The Jigsaw Man... it's a triumph to be so interesting without a trace of sensationalism * Independent *

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Book SynopsisThis stranger-than-fiction cold case is about to crack wide open!Perfect for fans of I'll be Gone in the Dark and ZodiacOn December 30th, 1999, in rural Oklahoma, 16-year-old Ashley Freeman and her best friend, Lauria Bible, were having a sleepover. The next morning, the Freeman family trailer was in flames and both girls were missing.While rumours of drug debts, revenge killings, and police corruption abounded in the years that followed, the case remained unsolved and the girls were never found.In 2016, crime writer Jax Miller travelled to Oklahoma to discover what really happened. What she unearthed was shocking. These forgotten towns were wild, lawless, and home to some very dark secrets.Finally, in April 2018, the first arrests were made could justice finally be in sight for the girls and their families?There is, in the best of us, a search for the truth, to serve the living and dead alikeJax Miller is one of those people and Hell in the Heartland is one of those books' Robert GrayTrade Review‘There is, in the best of us, a search for the truth, to serve the living and dead alike…Jax Miller is one of those people and Hell in the Heartland is one of those books’ Robert Graysmith,author of Zodiac ‘Every generation has its standout true-crime writer. Jax Miller does with Hell in the Heartland what Truman Capote did with In Cold Blood’ A.A. Dhand, author of Streets of Darkness ‘Mesmerizing, raw, evocative, unforgettable’ William Boyle, author of A Friend Is a Gift You Give Yourself ‘A captivating ride through the frustrating twists, turns, and dead ends of a horrifying murder case’ Publishers Weekly ‘Beautiful and devastating’ Crime Reads Praise for Jax Miller: 'A terrific read from a powerful new voice ' Karin Slaughter ‘Original, compelling and seriously recommended.’ Lee Child ‘Seldom has a literary creation bounced off the page with as much raw vitality … one of the standout debuts of the year’ Guardian ‘There’s a reckless power to Miller’s untamed prose… And sometimes she’s just plain amazing’ New York Times ‘Crackles with intensity, keeping the reader gripped’ Express ‘Chilling … A compelling read, but don’t expect to get a good night’s sleep afterwards’ Sunday Times (Ireland) ‘A propulsive, full-throttle tale of revenge and redemption’ Irish Times ‘It’s fast, it’s furious and it takes no prisoners’ Sunday Independent (Ireland) ‘A relentless and fiercely compelling debut. Freedom’s Child will hold you captive until the very last page’ Richard Montanari ‘Freedom’s Child isn’t just a great debut, it’s a great book with one of the most angry, complex and compelling heroines this side of a certain girl with a certain tattoo’ Simon Toyne ‘I loved it. Such an original new voice’ Kate Medina ‘Brilliant’ Julia Crouch

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Book SynopsisA true story of obsessive love turning to obsessive hate, Give Me Everything You Have chronicles the author's strange and harrowing ordeal at the hands of a former student, a self-styled verbal terrorist', who began trying, in her words, to ruin him'. Hate-mail much of it violently anti-Semitic online postings and public accusations of theft and sexual misconduct, have been her weapons of choice, and, as with more conventional terrorist weapons, have proved remarkably difficult to combat.James Lasdun's account, while terrifying, is told with compassion and humour, and brilliantly succeeds in turning a highly personal story into a profound meditation on subjects as varied as madness, race, Middle-Eastern politics, and the meaning of honour and reputation in the internet age.Trade ReviewWhat is...most riveting about this strange and unsettling book is not the grim fascination of Lasdun’s situation; it’s the moral intelligence and intensity with which he examines it. -- Mark O’Connell * Observer *Give Me Everything You Have is a reminder, as if any were needed, of how easily, since the arrival of the Internet, our peace can be troubled and our good name besmirched. -- J. M. CoetzeeJames Lasdun’s extraordinary tale of erotic obsession is so gripping...there is no greater narcotic than insanity combined with lust -- Camilla Long * Sunday Times *A riveting memoir... This must be the most informative, the most insightful, and the most beautifully written of any account from the victim’s perspective of what has come to be called "cyberbullying". -- Joyce Carol OatesAn extraordinarily odd and disturbing story… The poet in him is skilled at following tiny snags of thought into marvellous, rich mini-essays. -- Jenny Turner * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisWhile the success of national and international law enforcement cooperation to suppress organized crime means that stable, large-scale criminal organizations like the Cosa Nostra or the Japanese Yakuza have seen their power reduced, organized crime remains a concern for many governments. Economic globalization and the easing of restrictions on exchanges across borders now provide ample opportunity for money-making activities in illegal markets. Policies designed to stop illegal market flows often shift these activities to new places or create new problems, as the U.S.- led war on drugs spread production and trafficking to a number South and Central American countries. The Oxford Handbook of Organized Crime provides informed, authoritative, and comprehensive overviews of these issues and other principal forms of organized crime, as well as the type and effectiveness of efforts to prevent and control them. Leading scholars from criminology, law, sociology, history, and political science Table of ContentsList of Contributors Introduction Letizia Paoli Part I Concept, Theories, History, and Research Methods 1. Organized Crime: A Contested Concept Letizia Paoli and Tom Vander Beken 2. Theoretical Perspectives on Organized Crime Edward R. Kleemans 3. Searching for Organized Crime in History Cyrille Fijnaut 4. How to Research Organized Crime Dick Hobbs and Georgios A. Antonopoulos Part II Actors and Interactions 5. The Italian Mafia Letizia Paoli 6. The Italian-American Mafia Jay S. Albanese 7. The Russian Mafia: Rise and Extincion Vadim Volkov 8. Organized Crime in Colombia: The Actors Running the Illegal Drug Industry Francisco E. Thoumi 9. Mexican Drug "Cartels" Monica Medel and Francisco E. Thoumi 10. Chinese Organized Crime Ko Lin-Chin 11. The Japanese Yakuza Peter Hill 12. Nigerian Criminal Organizations Phil Willliams 13. Gangs: Another Form of Organized Crime? Scott H. Decker and David C. Pyrooz 14. Opportunistic Structures of Organized Crime Martin Bouchard and Carlo Morselli 15. Organizing Crime: The State as Agent Susanne Karstedt 16. The Social Embeddedness of Organized Crime Henk van de Bunt, Dina Siegel, and Damián Zaitch Part III Markets and Activities 17. Protection and Extortion Federico Varese 18. Drug Markets and Organized Crime Peter Reuter 19. Human Smuggling, Human Trafficking, and Exploitation in the Sex Industry Edward R. Kleemans and Monika Smit 20. Illegal Gambling Toine Spapens 21. Money Laundering Michael Levi 22. Arms Trafficking Andrew Feinstein and Paul Holden 23. Organized Fraud Michael Levi 24. Cybercrime Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo and Peter Grabosky 25. The Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources Tim Boekhout van Solinge Part IV Policies to Control Organized Crime 26. Organized Crime Control in the United States of America James B. Jacobs and Elizabeth Dondlinger Wyman 27. U.S. Organized Crime Control Policies Exported Abroad Margaret Beare and Michael Woodiwiss 28. European Union Organized Crime Control Policies Cyrille Fijnaut 29. The Fight against the Mafia in Italy Antonio La Spina 30. Organized Crime Control in Australia and New Zealand Julie Ayling and Roderic Broadhurst 31. Organized Crime "Control" in Asia: Experiences from India, China, and the Golden Triangle Roderic Broadhurst and Nicholas Farrelly 32. Finance-Oriented Strategies of Organized Crime Control Michael Kilchling Index

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Book SynopsisThe seventh edition of Criminology offers updated coverage of the main criminological theories. An engaging read for students of criminology, it traces the history and development of these key theories, and provides full references to guide the reader in their further criminological studies.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Criminology: its origins and research methodsPart I: Crime and Crime Control: Alternative Discourses 1: Crime: definitions and conflicting images 2: The statistics on crime and their meaning 3: The media and 'law and order'Part II: Sociological Explanations of Crime 4: The classical and positivist traditions 5: Crime and the environment 6: Poverty, anomie and strain 7: Subcultural theories 8: Interactionism and phenomenology 9: Conflict, Marxist and radical theories of crime 10: Realist criminology and victims 11: Theories of control 12: Gender and crimePart III: Biological and Psychological Aspects of Crime 13: Biological factors and crime 14: Intelligence, mental disorder and crime 15: Personality theories 16: Violent, aggressive and sexual offences

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Book SynopsisProvides an account of the law of theft and related dishonesty offences. This work contains the text of relevant legislation (notably, the Theft Acts 1968, 1978, and 1996) together with an analysis of the provisions of the statutes and the extensive case law which has grown up around them.Trade Review'No one who prepares a case for trial on theft should do so without reading this book'. * Clare Montgomery QC, Matrix Chambers *'A much-needed and comprehensive update of this leading work. In particular, the chapters on the Fraud Act 2006 offer a valuable analysis of that important new legislation'. * Rt Hon Lord Justice Hooper *Table of ContentsAPPENDICES

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Book SynopsisThis book is a Festschrift in honour of Paul Rock, former Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics. The edited volume examines and builds on the central themes associated with Professor Rock's work - social and criminological theory, policy development and policy-making, and victims and victimology.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION: PAUL ROCK ; POEM ON THE OCCASION OF PAUL ROCK'S RETIREMENT

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Book SynopsisDrunken driving is the most serious crime likely to be committed by an adult. Each year in the United States it is responsible for approximately 20,000 fatalities, more than 500,000 arrests, and millions of violations. It involves a wider variety of social classes and economic strata than any other major violation of the law. Only recently, however, has the problem of alcohol and traffic safety received attention as a public policy issue. Social Control of the Drinking Driver lays the groundwork for a much needed integration of methods, principles, and priorities. Law, criminology, biology, psychology, sociology, economics, public policythe disciplines concerned with the problem of drinking and driving are many and varied, and research crosses national boundaries as well. It is not surprising, therefore, that an integrated general perspective has not yet emerged. Drawing on fourteen specialists and surveying the situations in nine countries, this book presents a comprehensive statement of current knowledge about drunken driving and its control.

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Book SynopsisDoing Time is an essential text for students in criminology and criminal justice - a one-stop overview of key debates in punishment and imprisonment. This edition, thoroughly revised and updated throughout, is a highly accessible guide, providing the tools to critically engage with today''s central issues in penology and penal policy.Examining imprisonment both historically and sociologically, and in international perspective, Doing Time outlines theoretical debates, and goes beyond standard introductory texts to help students develop their own critical and informed opinions. This new edition includes: three new chapters an up-to-date bibliography fully revised statistical information a guide to key internet resourcesIssues explored include: how incarceration became established as the foremost form of punishment the role of space, time and labor in the evolution of prisons and prison life why prison populations are rising despite the fall in crime figures an examination of key prisonTrade Review'Here is the greatly awaited second edition of Doing Time keeping pace with this rapidly changing field. Unafraid of controversy, theoretically sophisticated and international in its scope this is the only book which covers the field, introduces students to the current debates and takes the argument forwards. It is a must for students and researchers alike' - Jock Young, Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice, John Jay College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York, USA and author of The Criminological Imagination 'Doing Time is a theoretically sophisticated and challenging analysis of the key issues that define the contemporary prison. Students of penal studies need to pay serious attention to the core arguments of this book' - Professor Eugene McLaughlin, City University, UK 'Far more than a descriptive introduction to prisons, Doing Time presents a challenging, theoretically sophisticated discussion of the role of crime and punishment in society in the tradition of Foucault, Garland and Rusche and Kircheimer. Readers of all levels will find much to chew on here' - Professor Shadd Maruna, Queen's University Belfast, UK 'Doing Time will make an excellent co-text for upper level criminology and penology courses' - Linda Deutschmann, Teaching Sociology '...the book is characterised by an intellectual honesty and a refusal to accept familiar or comfortable positions...the idea of 'doing time' is refreshed by this original approach'- Rob Canton, Probation JournalTable of ContentsList of Tables and Figures Preface to Second Edition Acknowledgements The Emergence of the Modern Prison Space, Time and Labour Order, Control and Adaption in Prison The Political Economy of Imprisonment ThePolitics andCultureof Imprisonment Crime, Sentencing and Imprisonment Youth Justice and Youth Custody Women's Imprisonment Race and Imprisonment The Future of Imprisonment Bibliography

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Book SynopsisWhat circumstances lead someone to commit murder, rape, or acts of child molestation? Why does society have such a deep-seated wish for vengeance against perpetrators of heinous crimes? This book offers innovative perspectives on the difficult issues concerning a civilized society's response to offenders guilty of heinous crimes.Trade ReviewA decent approach to indecent acts. Future SurveyTable of Contents1. The Nature of Heinous Crime 2. Heinous Crime: Causes and Cases 3. Retribution and Revenge 4. Imprisonment: The Public Safety Imperative 5. Treatment and Rehabilitation 6. Restorative, Reparative, and Community Justice Epilogue Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisFocusing on the relationship between the micro level of perpetrator motivation and the macro level normative discourse, this book covers topics including perpetration in organizations, genocidal propaganda, the characteristics of perpetrators, decision-making in genocide, genocidal mobilisation, coping with killing, and many more.Table of ContentsPrologue: Inside Nyamata Church 1. Introduction: An Unimaginable and Uncharacteristic Act 2. The Emergence of the Genocidal Context 3. The Genocidal Context 4. Propaganda: Communicating the Moral Context 5. Who Kills? 6. Deciding to Kill 7. Killing 8. Rationalizing Killing 9. Coping with Killing 10. After Genocide I: Memory, Trauma, & Rehabilitation 11. After Genocide II: Justice 12. Conclusion: Killing Without Consequence?

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Book SynopsisAt the end of the twentieth century a step-change in thinking about the offending behaviour of women began to impact on policy-makers concerned with the treatment of female offenders. A growing number of nations, states and organisations both national and supra-national in nature began to acknowledge that existing criminal justice and especially penal practices had not been sufficiently attentive to women's needs and had discriminated against women as a result.The concept of gender-responsive justice' an orientation to working with women and girls based around a consideration of the special needs of women as prisoners and their particular pathways to offending has been developed as a result. This book explores the development of this concept, the theories which have informed it, policy arenas in which gender-responsive justice has been attempted and the practices of gender-responsive justice which have subsequently emerged. This book takes a global perspective as it Trade Review"Gender responsive justice has evolved in response to the historical neglect of women in criminological theory and practice. However, as this important and timely book indicates, this development has also been associated with an expansion of social control over women. In charting the historical and theoretical origins of gender responsive justice and its associated critiques, the author argues for a transformative approach to criminalised women that is informed by feminist scholarship and by the experiences of women themselves and that acknowledges their continued structural disadvantage and oppression."- Gill McIvor, Professor of Criminology at the University of Stirling, SCCJR Co-Director, and visiting Professor at the Glasgow School of Social Work, University of StrathclydeTable of ContentsIntroduction1. Man made punishment2. From sex-specific to gender-responsive justice: opening up punishment to a feminist lens3. Gender-responsive justice in action4. Gender-responsivity and the male gaze5. Gender-responsive justice: critical appraisals6. Gender-responsive justice: feminism and resistance

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Book SynopsisPolice-citizen relations are in the public spotlight following outbursts of anger and violence. Such clashes often happen as a response to fatal police shootings, racial or ethnic discrimination, or the mishandling of mass protests. But even in such cases, citizensâ assessment of the police differs considerably across social groups. This raises the question of the sources and impediments of citizensâ trust and support for police. Why are police-citizen relations much better in some countries than in others? Are police-minority relations doomed to be strained? And which police practices and policing policies generate trust and legitimacy? Research on police legitimacy has been centred on US experiences, and relied on procedural justice as the main theoretical approach. This book questions whether this approach is suitable and sufficient to understand public attitudes towards the police across different countries and regions of the world. This volume shows that the impact of maTrade Review"Through its collection of essays from Europe, the United States, and non-Western countries, Police-Citizen Relations around the World both expands the horizons of the police trust and legitimacy literature, and challenges the generalizability of procedural justice assumptions. By providing a comparative and global perspective, it substantially enriches scholarly understanding of the causes of police legitimacy and effectiveness. It is an essential reading for scholars and policy makers interested in procedural justice, police legitimacy, or police effectiveness."- Professor Sanja Kutnjak Ivković, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, USA"Issues of trust in the police and of police legitimacy are among the most pressing matters facing politicians and academics. Bringing together the best scholars and the most up-to-date data, Police-Citizen Relations Across the World offers a comprehensive, global perspective on the subject. No-one interested in the subject can afford to be without it."- Professor Tim Newburn, Department of Social Policy, LSE, UK"This volume offers police scholars what is sorely needed – a truly cross-national, comparative perspective on the fundamental challenges of police legitimacy and public trust. The thirteen chapters present rigorous empirical inquiry by leading police researchers, who illuminate the complexities of forging strong police-community relations in a variety of settings – the U.S., Europe, and non-Western nations. They explore similarities and differences across and within national borders. They raise serious questions about the impact of procedural justice in different national settings. Police-Citizen Relations Across the World will broaden your perspective on a timeless issue for democracies around the world and shows the path for a rich new global trajectory for police research." - Stephen Mastrofski, University Professor, Department of Criminology, Law and Society, George Mason University, USATable of ContentsForeword, Michal Tonry, Part I: Introduction. 1. Towards a broader view of police-citizen relations: How societal cleavages and political contexts shape trust and distrust, legitimacy and illegitimacy, Sebastian Roché and Dietrich Oberwittler, Part II: Police-citizen relations. Multilevel and comparative approaches: Neighbourhoods and states. 2. Recent trends in police-citizen relations and police reform in the United States, Ronald Weitzer, 3. Ethnicity, group position and police legitimacy: Early findings from the European Social Survey, Ben Bradford, Jonathan Jackson and Mike Hough, 4. Ethnic disparities in police-initiated controls of adolescents and attitudes towards the police in France and Germany: A tale of four cities, Dietrich Oberwittler and Sebastian Roché, 5. Police legitimacy and public cooperation: Is Japan an outlier in the procedural justice model? Mai Sato, 6. Why do Nigerians cooperate with the police? Legitimacy, procedural justice, and other contextual factors in Nigeria, Oluwagbenga Michael Akinlabi, Part III: Societal cleavages and legitimacy: Minorities and religions. 7. Policing marginalized groups in a diverse society: Using procedural justice to promote group belongingness and trust in police, Kristina Murphy and Adrian Cherney, 8. Adolescents’ divergent ethnic and religious identities and trust in the police. Combining micro- and macro-level determinants in a comparative analysis in France and Germany, Sebastian Roché, Anina Schwarzenbach, Dietrich Oberwittler and Jacques De Maillard, 9. The impact of the Ferguson, MO police shooting on black and non-black residents’ perceptions of police. Procedural justice, trust, and legitimacy, Tammy Rinehart Kochel, 10. Why may police disobey the law? How divisions in society are a source of the moral right to do bad: the case of Turkey, Sebastian Roché, Mine Özaşçılar and Ömer Bilen, Part IV: Procedural justice as cause and consequence. 11. Stop-and-Frisk and trust in police in Chicago, Wesley G. Skogan, 12. Good cops, bad cops: Why do police officers treat citizens (dis)respectfully? Findings from Belgium, Maarten Van Craen, Stephan Parmentier and Mina Rauschenbach, 13. Trust in the Finnish police and crime reporting—findings in the context of the Nordic countries, Juha Kääriäinen

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Book SynopsisThis how-to guide covers every aspect of law enforcement training, from training academy administration, to designing curricula, to identifying and utilizing qualified instructors. Using the latest methodologies, technologies, and best practices, Training Law Enforcement Officers gives law enforcement administrators, training specialists, instructors, instructional systems designers, and academy directors a proven way to conduct training for all levels of practitioners, from basic law enforcement to high-risk law enforcement.At a time when scrutiny of law enforcement officers is on the rise, Training Law Enforcement Officers is an essential guide for those criminal justice practitioners seeking to minimize police error and make todayâs police force the best that it can be. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Conditions for the Transfer of Training. The Realities of Training. 70:20:10 Training. Human Performance Technology and Law. Enforcement Training. Learning vs. Performance. Conditions of Training. Determining If There Is a Need. Learner Analysis. The Power of Checklists. Conclusion. Cognitive Load Theory. The Brain under Stress and/or Pressure. Training for Pressure Situations. The Law Enforcement Mindset. Section One. Life at the Academy. SWOT. Law Enforcement Ethics Training. Section Two. Developing the Training Staff. Section Three. Curriculum Development. Cognitive Test Development. Focus on Officers' Performance. Field Training and Training Transfer. Distance Training. High RIsk Training. Learning Management System.

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Book SynopsisFingerprints: Analysis and Understanding the Science, Second Edition is a thorough update of Mark Hawthorneâs classic written by two professionals with combined experience not only in crime scene investigations but also as court-recognized experts in latent print examination. Designed as a concise text to cover the fundamental techniques and principles of obtaining and analyzing latent fingerprint evidence, the book is laid out and written in an easy to understand format for those front-line professionals collecting and analyzing fingerprint evidence. Over time, the degree of sophistication and education on fingerprints and friction ridge analysis has increased. Ultimately, through scientific study by pioneers in the field, the composition of friction skin soon became evident: that it could be used as a unique identifier of individuals. Now, fingerprints and footprints as unique identifiersâand their use in criminal casesâhave become commonplace and an essentTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. About the Authors. Part I: Fingerprints Analysis. Chapter 1 – The History of Fingerprints. Chapter 2 – Systematic Methods of Identification. Chapter 3 – Fingerprint Pattern Types and Associated Terminology. Chapter 4 – Introduction to Classification Systems. Part II: Development, Identification, and Presentation of Fingerprints. Chapter 5 – Known/Direct/Inked Fingerprints; Processing Technique for Unknown/Latent Fingerprints. Chapter 6 – Court Preparation and Presentation. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Bibliography. Index.

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