* Why should offenders be punished - what should punishments be designed to achieve?* Why has imprisonment become the normal punishment for crime in modern industrial societies?* What is the relationship between theories of punishment and the actual penalties inflicted on offenders?This revised and …
* What is the extent and impact of white collar crime?* How can white collar crime be explained?* How is white collar crime controlled?This comprehensive overview of white collar crime begins by introducing the concept, looking at its definition, its identification with class and status, and its dev…
How can criminological, sociological and historical perspectives illuminate the elusive concept of crime prevention?Are we witnessing a new governance of crime control?What are the futures of crime prevention in late modernity?This book offers a comprehensive overview of current and historical debat…
Criminal Investigation presents criminal investigation as a science rather than an art. It is widely recognized as the most accurate and comprehensive text in the field. This practical step-by-step introduction to criminal investigation gives students a logical framework for understanding the invest…
With the 10th edition of The Police in America, the authors use timely articles and excerpts, that will take the readers beyond the headlines and statistics to present a comprehensive and contemporary overview of what it means to be a police officer. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the f…
Introduction to Criminal Justice presentscriminal justice through an engaging narrative that encourages students tothink critically about the subject. The text provides a comprehensive look atthe criminal justice system, including the fundamentals of criminal justice,crime and criminal law, law enfo…
Corrections in the 21st Century uses a practical approach to introduce students to the ideas and practices characteristic of modern corrections while equipping them with the skills necessary to succeed in the field. Its approach to corrections includes a thorough description of correctional ideology…
