Description
Book SynopsisMaking Sense of Criminology is a clear, concise introduction for all students new to the subject. As well as introducing ideas about crime and criminals, it is intended to help students make sense of criminology as a study or discipline. The authors present criminology as a debate about assessing and evaluating information connected with crime.
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Making Sense of Criminology. It is an interesting, accessible, wide-ranging and thoroughly up to date introduction to criminology that should find its way onto many reading lists. Students and teachers alike will find it a valuable resource."
Simon Holdaway, Sheffield University
"This lively and provocative text offers a thoughtful introduction to the issues and debates that constitute the discipline of criminology. Without ducking difficulties, it manages to be both authoritative and concise. I am sure it will encourage new students to 'make sense of criminology'."
Tony Jefferson, Keele University
Table of ContentsList of Boxes, Figures And Tables.
Acknowledgements.
Preface.
1. Introduction To Criminology.
2. Knowing About Crime.
3. Knowing About The Justice System.
4. Whose Justice Is It?.
5. Explaining Crime And Criminality.
6. Criminology and Social Policy.
7. Blurring The Boundaries: Power, Protest And Pleasure.
8. Criminology In A Changing World.
Resources For Further Study.
Bibliography.
