The Oxford Handbook of Criminology
Alison Liebling author Shadd Maruna author Lesley McAra author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:21st Sep '23
Should be back in stock very soon
With contributions from leading authorities, this is the definitive guide to current criminological theory, research, and policy. The Oxford Handbook of Criminology provides a comprehensive collection of chapters covering the core and emerging topics studied on criminology courses, indispensable to students, academics, and professionals alike. · 43 chapters written by over 85 leading academics exploring relevant theory, cutting-edge research, policy developments, and current debates, encouraging students to appreciate the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of criminological discourse · Includes detailed references to aid further research · Chapters updated to reflect recent cases, statistics, and scholarship, as well as significant current events such as Covid-19 and social justice movements. · New chapters added presenting research on topical issues including victimology, hate crime, desistance, cybercrime, atrocity crimes, convict criminology, security and smart cities, prison abolitionism, comparative criminology, sex offending, and network criminology. Digital formats and resources The seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The accompanying online resources include essay questions and links to useful websites for each chapter, along with guidance on answering essay questions and access to chapters from previous editions.
The Handbook has long been essential for me, both as a student and a teacher. The new edition is every bit as significant as its predecessors - the updates that have been made are exciting and ensure that it retains its relevance. * Dr Daniel Newman, Reader, Cardiff School of Law, Politics and International Relations *
An excellent textbook for any Criminology or Criminal Justice programme, with renowned academics in the field providing depth and critical awareness of theoretical approaches and policy developments for understanding contemporary issues. * Jenny Johnstone, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Law School *
The Oxford Handbook has been a rock-solid institution in our field since its first publication. This new edition showcases its vibrancy with a vision for criminology in the 21st century. * Professor Susanne Karstedt, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University *
Leading scholars, riveting research, rousing writing. With many chapters to stretch our thinking, this 7th edition underlines the need for a socially transformative criminology. * Professor Elizabeth Stanley, Institute of Criminology, Te Herenga Waka/Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand *
A definitive guide to scholarship across a wide range of subject areas, including cutting-edge topics like cybercrime research, convict criminology, and border criminology. Highly recommended. * Dr Deirdre Healy, Director of the UCD Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Associate Professor, University College Dublin *
The new Handbook, which covers an extraordinary variety of themes, will be invaluable for students and academics alike. * Dr Mark Hayes, Senior Lecturer in Human Sciences, Solent University *
Building on the success of previous editions, this new volume provides some of the best and most influential scholarship within British Criminology. An indispensable resource for those studying, researcing or working in the rapidly developing field of Criminology. * Dr Irene Zempi, Associate Professor in Criminology, Nottingham Trent University *
ISBN: 9780198860914
Dimensions: 245mm x 170mm x 40mm
Weight: 1528g
1024 pages
7th Revised edition