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Unlock the mysteries of criminal behavior with our 'Crime & Criminology' ebook. This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for students and enthusiasts alike, offering an enlightening introduction to the ever-evolving field of criminology. In its sixth edition, this ebook provides an in-depth exploration of key theories that explain crime and criminal behavior, empowering readers to critically analyze criminological issues. Authored by a distinguished team of experts, this updated edition celebrates its twentieth anniversary with extensive revisions, fresh examples, and expanded content that dive into contemporary trends in crime. Notable topics include bio-criminological approaches, feminist perspectives, realist theories, and restorative justice. Featuring engaging learning pathways, this ebook not only equips students with vital analytical skills but also situates criminological theory within historical and modern contexts. It's perfect for those seeking a foundational understanding of criminology or building upon their existing knowledge. Additionally, the ebook’s user-friendly layout ensures effective navigation and comprehension. Ideal for both academics and casual readers, 'Crime & Criminology' is your gateway to understanding the social, historical, and theoretical landscapes of crime. NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE; please allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780190311148 | Year: 2017 | Publisher: Oxford University Press ANZ.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780190311148
Year: 2017
Publisher: Oxford University Press ANZ
Description:
Crime & Criminology provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the study of crime. The sixth edition explores the key theories that explain criminal behaviour in society, providing students with the opportunity to evaluate how criminologists employ these theories in their analysis of criminological issues. Written by an expert author team, this twentieth anniversary edition has been thoroughly updated to include new examples and expand on the new directions in crime and criminology. The book includes learning features designed to engage students in criminology by demonstrating how criminological theory can be placed in both a historical and contemporary context and how it both frames and draws from research. It provides learning pathways beyond specific theories, providing students with the skills to understand their own theoretical perspectives and understand the social context, history and concepts of each criminological theory. NEW TO THIS EDITIONSignificant revision to key chapters: Expanded coverage of bio-criminological and psychological positivismChapter 7: Feminist PerspectivesChapter  8: Realist ApproachesChapter  9: Republican Theory and Restorative JusticeA new chapter on Cultural and Postmodern Criminology.
NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780190311148
Year: 2017
Publisher: Oxford University Press ANZ
Description:
Crime & Criminology provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the study of crime. The sixth edition explores the key theories that explain criminal behaviour in society, providing students with the opportunity to evaluate how criminologists employ these theories in their analysis of criminological issues. Written by an expert author team, this twentieth anniversary edition has been thoroughly updated to include new examples and expand on the new directions in crime and criminology. The book includes learning features designed to engage students in criminology by demonstrating how criminological theory can be placed in both a historical and contemporary context and how it both frames and draws from research. It provides learning pathways beyond specific theories, providing students with the skills to understand their own theoretical perspectives and understand the social context, history and concepts of each criminological theory. NEW TO THIS EDITIONSignificant revision to key chapters: Expanded coverage of bio-criminological and psychological positivismChapter 7: Feminist PerspectivesChapter  8: Realist ApproachesChapter  9: Republican Theory and Restorative JusticeA new chapter on Cultural and Postmodern Criminology.