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008 180402s2014 enka b 001 0 eng
020 _a9780415640787 (hardback)
020 _a9780415640800 (pbk)
040 _aBD-DhIUB
_cBD-DhIUB
082 0 0 _a364
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100 1 _aCarrabine, Eamonn.
245 1 0 _aCriminology :
_ba sociological introduction /
_cEamonn Carrabine, Pam Cox, Pete Fussey, Dick Hobbs, Nigel South, Darren Thiel, and Jackie Turton.
250 _aThird edition.
264 1 _aAbingdon, Oxon :
_bRoutledge,
_c2014.
300 _axxvii, 587 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c25 cm
336 _atext
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_2rdacarrier
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 496-567) and index.
520 _a"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"--
_cProvided by publisher.
520 _a"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"--
_cProvided by publisher.
650 0 _aCriminology.
650 0 _aCrime
_xSociological aspects.
650 7 _aSOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology.
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