Criminology

"The British have always done critical criminology well and this is by far one of the best introductions to critical criminology available. One of the strengths of this text and what distinguishes it from many market competitors is that the authors are scholars of international distinction who do groundbreaking research and don’t just report on it. They know their field and this allows them to avoid some of tropes and clichés encountered in other textbooks. And if you are looking for an introduction to criminology that avoids a lot of the parochialism of other texts, this is the one to read, with each new edition increasingly global in scale and ambition."

John Scott, Professor, School of Justice, Faculty of Law, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

"Criminology: A Sociological Introduction continues to be one of the most accessible, engaging and stimulating Criminology textbooks on the market. Now in its fourth edition, this book takes students through the most important socio-criminological issues of our time and is a resource that they will return to throughout their degree studies."

Yvonne Jewkes, Professor of Criminology, Department of Social & Policy Sciences, University of Bath, UK

"Like a Nebbiolo wine with well-balanced tannins, Criminology: A Sociological Introduction continues to age well; but like a nouveau, this latest edition is exuberant, fresh, vibrant and zesty! The authors should be commended for producing a volume that is both timeless and timely. It is the text for anyone interested in understanding sociological approaches to the study of crime and harm​."

Avi Brisman, Associate Professor, School of Justice Studies, Eastern Kentucky University, USA

"This new edition is a ‘must have’ companion to foundation courses in criminology. It's engaged with historical and contemporary debates within the field, provides updates on trends and sources, and includes new sections on life course and desistance and organized crime – all with their hallmark of the criminological imagination."

Karen A Joe Laidler, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for Criminology, Department of Sociology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

"This fascinating and engaging book unpacks the complex worlds of crime, criminality and criminal justice. A wonderful overview of criminology as a dynamic and critical field of inquiry and social practice. Not to be missed."

Rob White, Professor of Criminology, School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania, Australia