Understanding Criminology: Edition 3
Informazioni su questo ebook
- What does contemporary criminological theory look like?
- What impact, if any, does it have on policy?
The book examines the development of criminological theory over the past twenty five years, with detailed analysis of the relationship between criminological theorizing, criminal justice, social justice, and politics. It also provides:
- A detailed examination of the role of the media in relation to the fear of crime
- Expanded discussion of classical criminology, adding discussion of cultural criminology
- Special reference to young people and victims of crime
- A critical consideration of current policies concerned with rebalancing the criminal justice system
- Increased emphasis on issues related to risk and terrorism
- A comprehensive update of policy and research throughout
Informazioni sull'autore
Sandra Walklate is currently Eleanor Rathbone Chair of Sociology at the University of Liverpool having held previous posts at Manchester Metropolitan University, Keele, Salford and Liverpool John Moores. Her current publications include Imagining the Victim of Crime (2007) Open University Press/MacGraw-Hill and an edited collection with Gabe Mythen entitled Beyond the Risk Society: Critical Reflections on Risk and Human Security (2006) also with the Open University Press/MacGraw-Hill. She is currently compiling The Handbook of Victims and Victimology for Willan Publishing.
