Criminology: The Basics

The Basics

by Sandra L. Walklate

Criminology is a discipline that is constituted by its subject matter rather than being bound by an agreed set of concepts or way of thinking. This fully updated third edition of The Basics is a lively and engaging guide to this compelling and complex subject. Topics covered



the history and development of criminology



myths about crime and offenders



the search for criminological explanation



victims of crime and state crime



crime prevention, cybercrime, and the future of crime control



criminology and intersectionality

This edition also includes new sections on genocide, terrorism, cultural victimology, and Westo-centric thinking.

Concise and accessible, this book utilises chapter summaries, exercise questions and lists of further reading to provide a perfect introduction to this subject.

Genres: Sociology, Academic

248 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 9, 2005

Reviews

[Della fuckboi · Rating 3 out of 5]

En bra lärobok som gav en bred bild av olika aspekter inom kriminologi. Jävligt nice att Walklate hade med en ordlista för alla begrepp, räddade liv inför tentan.

Jag hade lite svårt att behålla fokus när jag läste, men jag tror det berodde på att mycket som tas upp i
”Criminology - the basics” tas även upp i Sarnecki och Carlssons bok som var betydligt bättre enligt mig.

[Gemima · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting bits, hard to keep focus on. Has many interactive parts for those studying criminology and definitions!