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Criminology The Basics

By Sandra Walklate

Book information

Year
2005
ISBN
0415335531, 9780415335539, 9780203448212
LCC
HV6025 .W35 2005
Open Library ID
OL3392327M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
710 kB (726858 bytes)
Pages
232\233
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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.

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