Understanding Criminology: Current Theoretical DebatesThe book examines the development of criminological theory over the past twenty five years, with detailed analysis of the relationship between criminological theorizing, criminal justice, social justice, and politics. |
Contents
understanding some key features of criminology | 1 |
Chapter 2 Perspectives in criminological theory | 17 |
Chapter 3 Understanding right realism | 38 |
Chapter 4 Understanding left realism | 59 |
Chapter 5 Gendering the criminal | 83 |
Chapter 6 Crime politics and welfare | 105 |
Chapter 7 Criminal victimization politics and welfare | 119 |
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