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9781403912169

An Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice

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    9781403912169

  • ISBN10:

    1403912165

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-06-15
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
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Summary

This wide-ranging textbook is the ideal starting-point for anyone studying criminology or criminal justice. Assuming no prior knowledge, it provides a clear and user-friendly introduction to the key definitions and issues of crime. Exploring crime data, the criminal justice system and theories of crime, the text aims to broaden students' understanding by focusing on the relationship between theory, methods, policy and practice and setting the British picture in comparative context. It is supported by an excellent pedagogical infrastructure, which ensures that a clear thematic and conceptual framework connects the different parts of the book.

Author Biography

CHRIS CROWTHER is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at Sheffield Hallam University. ALLYSON MACVEAN is Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Policing at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Definitions and Conceptions of Crime
Defining Crime and Studying Criminology and Criminal Justice
Key Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Understanding Crime Data
Understanding Crime Data I: Sources of Information
Understanding Crime Data II: Methods of Interpretation
The Criminal Justice System in Context
The Criminal Justice System and its Processes
The Police: Gatekeepers to the Criminal Justice Process
The Prosecution Process: the Courts and Sentencing
The Prison
Probation: Community-based Punishment and Community Justice
Multi-Agency and 'Joined-up' Approaches to Criminal Justice Policy
Theories of Crime
Theories of Crime I: The Individual and Crime
Theories of Crime II: Society and Crime
Theories of Crime III: Critical and Deconstructive Perspectives
Summary
Introduction
Definitions and Conceptions of Crime
Defining Crime and Studying Criminology and Criminal Justice
Key Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice
understanding Crime Data
Understanding Crime Data I: Sources of Information
Understanding Crime Data II: Methods of Interpretation
the Criminal Justice System in Context
The Criminal Justice System and its Processes
The Police: Gatekeepers to the Criminal Justice Process
The Prosecution Process: the Courts and Sentencing
The Prison
Probation: Community-based Punishment and Community Justice
Multi-Agency and 'Joined-up' Approaches to Criminal Justice Policy
Theories of Crime
Theories of Crime I: The Individual and Crime
Theories of Crime II: Society and Crime
Theories of Crime III: Critical and Deconstructive Perspectives
Summary
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