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Criminology : a sociological introduction / Eamonn Carrabine, Pam Cox, Pete Fussey, Dick Hobbs, Nigel South, Darren Thiel, and Jackie Turton.
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TextPublisher: Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2014Edition: Third editionDescription: xxvii, 587 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780415640787 (hardback); 9780415640800 (pbk)Subject(s): Criminology | Crime -- Sociological aspects | SOCIAL SCIENCE / CriminologyDDC classification: 364 Summary: "Building on the success of the second edition, Criminology: A Sociological Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of the study of criminology, from early theoretical perspectives to pressing contemporary issues such as the globalization of crime, crimes against the environment and state crime. Authored by an internationally renowned and experienced group of authors in the Sociology department at Essex University, this is a truly international criminology text that delves into areas that other texts may only reference.This new edition will have increased coverage of psychosocial theory, as well as more consideration of the social, political and economic contexts of crime in the post-financial-crisis world. Focusing on emerging areas in global criminology, such as green crime, state crime and cyber crime, this book is essential reading for criminology students looking to expand their understanding of crime and the world in which they live"-- Provided by publisher.Summary: "The third edition of Criminology: A Sociological Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of the study of criminology, from early theoretical perspectives to pressing contemporary issues such as the globalization of crime, crimes against the environment and state crime. New to the third edition is a refreshed focus on the social, political and economic context of crime in the post financial crisis world as well as two separate chapters on terrorism and counter-terrorism and state crime and human rights. New developments in the field, including psychosocial criminology are also reflected upon and considered. This popular textbook offers a challenging and critical approach to the study of criminology and is essential reading for students looking to expand their understanding of crime and the world in which they live. The book is supported by a free companion website featuring a wealth of additional resources including a testbank of questions, assignable exercises and downloadable illustrations for instructors, and links to useful websites and videos, an interactive flashcard glossary and study skills guidance for students. These resources can be accessed at www.routledge.com/cw/carrabine"-- Provided by publisher.
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| 363.7 H2431e 2006 Environmental sociology / | 363.70509492 P385e 2002 Environmental dilemmas and policy design / | 363.8 D998p 2010 Population and Development : The demographic transition / | 364 C9291 2014 Criminology : a sociological introduction / | 364 F4941g 1999 The globalisation of crime : understanding transitional relationships in context / | 364 H1741t 2012 Theorizing crime & deviance : a new perspective / | 364 W1771c 2011 Criminology : the basics / |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 496-567) and index.
"Building on the success of the second edition, Criminology: A Sociological Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of the study of criminology, from early theoretical perspectives to pressing contemporary issues such as the globalization of crime, crimes against the environment and state crime. Authored by an internationally renowned and experienced group of authors in the Sociology department at Essex University, this is a truly international criminology text that delves into areas that other texts may only reference.This new edition will have increased coverage of psychosocial theory, as well as more consideration of the social, political and economic contexts of crime in the post-financial-crisis world. Focusing on emerging areas in global criminology, such as green crime, state crime and cyber crime, this book is essential reading for criminology students looking to expand their understanding of crime and the world in which they live"-- Provided by publisher.
"The third edition of Criminology: A Sociological Introduction offers a comprehensive overview of the study of criminology, from early theoretical perspectives to pressing contemporary issues such as the globalization of crime, crimes against the environment and state crime. New to the third edition is a refreshed focus on the social, political and economic context of crime in the post financial crisis world as well as two separate chapters on terrorism and counter-terrorism and state crime and human rights. New developments in the field, including psychosocial criminology are also reflected upon and considered. This popular textbook offers a challenging and critical approach to the study of criminology and is essential reading for students looking to expand their understanding of crime and the world in which they live. The book is supported by a free companion website featuring a wealth of additional resources including a testbank of questions, assignable exercises and downloadable illustrations for instructors, and links to useful websites and videos, an interactive flashcard glossary and study skills guidance for students. These resources can be accessed at www.routledge.com/cw/carrabine"-- Provided by publisher.
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