The Oxford Handbook of Criminology |
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| Editor:
| Maguire, Mike
Morgan, Rod
Reiner, Robert |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-924937-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2002 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $70.00 |
Book Description:
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This is the substantially updated and revised 3rd Edition of the highly acclaimed Oxford Handbook of Criminology. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative single volume guide to the subject; combining masterly reviews of all the key topics with extensive references to aid further research. In addition to the history of the discipline and reviews of different theoretical perspectives, the book provides up-to-date reviews of such diverse topics as crime statistics, the criminal...
More DescriptionThis is the substantially updated and revised 3rd Edition of the highly acclaimed Oxford Handbook of Criminology. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative single volume guide to the subject; combining masterly reviews of all the key topics with extensive references to aid further research. In addition to the history of the discipline and reviews of different theoretical perspectives, the book provides up-to-date reviews of such diverse topics as crime statistics, the criminal justice process, race and gender, drugs and the media and crime. It is essential reading for all teachers and students of criminology and an indispensable source-book for professionals working in the field. A key feature of this new volume is the supporting companion web site that will offer the benefits of a detailed chapter by chapter bibliography and links to other key criminal justice sites.