Criminology
Steve Case, Phil Johnson, David Manlow, Roger Smith, and Kate Williams
Abstract
Criminology is a core, introductory textbook on the field of crime and criminology. It starts by looking at what crime is and the theories that try to explain it. It then considers society's response to crime. It shows how to carry out independent research and plan first steps in a career. The critical, applied approach is emphasized through some of the many features that are integrated throughout the book. These include conversations with authentic voices from the field, compelling personal insights, and challenges to the reader to question assumptions, apply knowledge, and critically reflect on their personal viewpoints. Topics covered include crime statistics, the media, victimology, youth crime, sociological positivism, crime control, punishment, and rehabilitation. The last part of the text applies theories of criminology to the real world and introduces the reader to what might be involved in a career in criminology research.
Keywords:
crime,
society,
crime statistics,
media,
victimology,
youth crime,
sociological positivism,
crime control,
punishment,
rehabilitation
Bibliographic Information
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Print Publication Date:
- Mar 2017
- Print ISBN-13:
- 9780198736752
- Published online:
- Sep 2017
- DOI:
- 10.1093/he/9780198736752.001.0001
Authors
Steve Case,
author
Professor of Criminology, University of Loughborough
Phil Johnson,
author
Criminology Lecturer and Academic Subject Leader, the University Centre at Blackburn College
David Manlow,
author
Principal Lecturer in Criminology, University of Westminster
Roger Smith,
author
Professor of Social Work, Durham University
Kate Williams,
author
Senior Lecturer in Criminology
