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Book SynopsisWith its uniquely student-focused approach and authoritative coverage of all key topics, The Oxford Textbook on Criminology is the essential companion to exploring crime and criminal justice. It acts as an energising springboard, equipping readers with the skills to form their own views and the confidence to see themselves as valued criminologists.
Trade ReviewThe book offers excellent coverage of key areas of criminology, and its student focus is unmatched by any other introductory text I have read - its ability to engage and inspire readers is remarkable! Recommending it has made a demonstrable difference for our teaching team and students, and I consider it a must for any undergraduate criminology reading list. * Victoria Gadd, Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University *
This text retains the first editions standout approach but now includes content on the most pressing issues of our time. It is a fantastic resource for students at all levels, written by some of the leading scholars in the field. * Professor Matthew Williams, Professor of Criminology, Cardiff University *
The new edition of this excellent book is an invaluable and unique resource. Engaging, exciting, and practical, this is the only textbook to put students at its centre and it will encourage and inspire the next generation of criminologists. * Dr Anna Souhami, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Edinburgh *
This is a brilliant new edition: a very comprehensive aid for students in all aspects of studying criminology, not just for new students but as an invaluable companion for all stages of their journey. * Dr Graham Steventon, Associate Professor in Criminology, Coventry University *
Rigorous in its coverage and highly relevant to the times we're in, this engaging new edition inspires fresh ways of thinking about themes of relevance to criminologists all over the world. * Professor Neil Chakraborti, Head of School and Professor in Criminology, University of Leicester *
Table of ContentsPart 1: Journeying into Criminology 1: Studying criminology Part 2: Exploring Crime 2: What is 'crime'? 3: What is 'justice'? 4: How criminology produces knowledge 5: Crime statistics 6: Crime and the media 7: Victimology 8: Hate crime 9: Youth offending and youth justice 10: Race, ethnicities, and the criminal justice system 11: Gender and feminist criminology 12: Green criminology 13: Global criminology 1: Comparative criminology 14: Global criminology 2: Transnational criminology Part 3: Explaining Crime 15: Free will, classicism and rational choice 16: Biological and psychological positivism 17: Sociological positivism 18: Critical criminology 19: Social harm 20: Right and left realism 21: Integrated theories of crime 22: Searching for the causes of crime Part 4: Responding to Crime 23: Criminal justice principles 24: Criminal justice institutions 25: Criminal justice policies and practices 26: Crime prevention 27: Crime control 28: Punishment 29: Rehabilitation of offenders 30: Alternatives to punishment 31: Critical perspectives on punishment Part 5: Research and Careers in Criminology 32: Conducting criminological research 33: Employability and careers
