Understanding Criminology (Crime Andjustice) - Softcover

Walklate, Sandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335209513 ISBN 13: 9780335209514

Publisher: Open University Press, 2003

Synopsis

• What does contemporary criminological theory look like?
• What impact does it have on policy?
• What might its future be?

This substantially revised and updated text provides the student with an accessible understanding of the current nature of criminological theory. Its main focus is on development in criminological theorising over the past twenty-five years paying particular attention to 'right realism', 'left realism' and developments arising from the influence of theorising around gender. The relationship of criminological theory and knowledge to current policy agendas is given particular attention in this second edition, and a key concern of the text is to paint a picture for the student of the complex interplay between criminology, criminal justice, social justice and politics. The author concludes by offering an insight into some of the theoretical concerns that might better inform the future development of criminological theory. In all, this represents an ideal theoretical text for students of criminology and trainees in criminal justice, including clear summaries, an expanded glossary and suggestions for further reading.

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Review:

"This is a stimulating attempt to set issues of crime and victimisation in a broader context of social policy and social justice." - New Law Journal "In the spirit of the Open University, this book offers an accessible, thought provoking and enjoyable introduction to new students of old problems." - BSANetwork

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0335209513
• ISBN 13: 9780335209514
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192