As crime continues to be a high profile issue troubling politicians, the public and the media alike, the study of criminology has boomed.
Providing an international and comparative introduction to the discipline, this informative book is an accessible guide to the theoretical and practical approaches to the phenomena of crime.
Topics covered include:
- popular myths and the fear of crime
- crime in the workplace
- victims, offenders and questions of justice
- public policy and practice around the world
- the future of crime prevention.
Easy to read, concise and supported by a glossary of terms and pointers to further reading, Criminology: The Basics is a perfect introduction to this important and popular subject.
- ISBN10 113430904X
- ISBN13 9781134309047
- Publish Date 2 May 2006 (first published 8 September 2005)
- Publish Status Permanently Withdrawn
- Out of Print 17 April 2015
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 224
- Language English