The Oxford Handbook of Criminology

by Mike Maguire (Editor), Rod Morgan (Editor), Robert Reiner (Editor)

This is a major new reference and text in a subject which has lacked such a work for many years. It combines the talents of an unusually powerful group of writers who together cover the entire spectrum of subjects now referred to collectively as criminology. From the history of the discipline
and its present organization in the United Kingdom, the book goes on to deal with topics as diverse as policing, alcohol and crime, juvenile crime, crime statistics, drugs and crime, custodial and non-custodial sentences, prisons, victims, and the organization of professional crime in Britain. As a
whole, it constitutes the most comprehensive and up-to-date single-volume reference work in criminology and criminal justice. It is the definitive work in the field and will be essential for all students and scholars of criminology and professionals working in the criminal justice system.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology, Crime, Psychology, True Crime, Academic, Law

1274 pages, Hardcover

First published April 28, 1994

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Reviews

[Amin Emdadi · Rating 1 out of 5]

تقسیم‌بندی بد مطالب، شیوه‌ی ارائه و خلاصه‌ی بسیار نادرست نظریه‌های جرم‌شناختی، تمرکز بیش‌ازحد روی انگلستان، و فصل‌های بدردنخور. بدتر آنکه نشر میزان در چندین مجلد چاپ و ترجمه (؟) اش کرده، و برخی فصل‌ها در دو مجلد بطور تکراری اومده. بطور کل، کاملاً بلااستفاده.

[Aggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Oxford Handbook of Criminology is a must-have for all people interested in Criminology (and especially students). It was recommended to me in the first year of my studies in Criminology, and I felt in love with it. The book has covered most of the crime-related subject, and it is a great source for further references.

[Roberto Yoed · Rating 2 out of 5]

As you know, I'm only interested on the strain theory approach and oh man do they do dirty Merton's theory on this one.

Not only do they present strain theory as something "outdated", but they present it wrong (they can't distinguish the class aspect Merton developed).

I give it 2 stars because they at least mentioned it.

[Royce Ratterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most books are rated related to their usefulness and contributions to my research.
Overall, a good book for the researcher and enthusiast.
Read for personal research
- found this book's contents helpful and inspiring - number rating relates to the book's contribution to my needs.

[Hayley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marked it as to read. Ready to start it upon starting my criminology degree.

[Nina]

Fantastic book for someone new to criminology, really helpful and the layout is great for dipping in and out of for particular chapters. Highly recommended.