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Criminology is a contemporary, applied, and critical criminology textbook that demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of criminology, and the links between criminological enquiry and wider social and global issues and processes.
Concise, focused and engaging, this second edition masterfully conveys the key issues and perspectives within criminology with ease, and it is accompanied by a range of features to support and test student learning in each chapter. Tony Murphy's accessible writing style and valuable expertise enables students to connect with core and emergent topics and themes within the field.
This fully updated new edition includes:
· A brand new chapter on social harm / beyond criminology (inclusive of social murder, structural violence, social protest and its governance)
· More social media focus
· Topical examples e.g., material on feminicide in relation to counting crime, the creation of new offences in relation to Covid and how this relates to the various definitions of crime, the Afghanistan debacle and more.
This is an essential introductory text that provides the foundation needed for studies in criminology.
Tony Murphy is a Staff Tutor in Criminology at the Open University.
List of contents
Introducing The Landscapes Of Criminology
Understanding The Causes And Prevalence Of Crime
'Theory', And Its Uses
Criminological Theory: The Causes Of Crime
Doing Criminological Research
Counting Crime
Social Divisions And Crime
The Politics Of Law And Order
Offenders And Victims
Media And Crime
Dealing With Crime And Justice
Punishment
Social Policy And Crime
Global Justice
Moving Towards A Harms-Based Approach
Conclusion
About the author
Tony Murphy is a Staff Tutor in Criminology, and Associate Lecturer at the Open University, and until recently, a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Sheffield Hallam University. He has also held positions at Kaplan / University of Essex Online; the University of Westminster, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Tony is currently studying for a D.Phil at the University of Oxford, researching penal transportation. He previously studied at LSE and the Open University.
Summary
A fully updated introductory text for first year criminology students, the second edition of Criminology covers the key questions, debates and theoretical models that are essential for their learning.
Report
The book comprehensively covers much in the field of criminology. Nicola Roberts Editorial 20240131
