"This is an exceptional book that comprehensively covers the interface between psychology and criminology regarding an empirical understanding of crime. It is written in an engaging and accessible manner, nicely linking key themes in order to situate the contribution of psychology to theories of cr…
*Provides a clear, yet panoramic analysis of how the concept of social control has been used by different theoretical traditions in the social sciences.*Connects contemporary changes in areas such as policing, penal systems and surveillance, with wider and deeper changes in the constitution of socie…
“the Crime & Justice series has become a key resource for universities in teaching criminology and criminal justice… Professor Kemshall has established herself as a leading figure in the concepts of risk, risk management and public protection issues… an invaluable read for those entering C…
* 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…
CJ: Realities and Challenges, 5e empowers students to think critically about the daily realities and challenges of the criminal justice system. Using the text's framework of Observe Investigate Understand, students learn to recognize the myths of the U.S. criminal justice system and gain a greater…
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…
