Criminology
A Reader
- Yvonne Jewkes - University of Bath, UK
- Gayle Letherby - University of Plymouth, UK
Criminology (General)
The reader will provide a thorough grounding in issues related to the study of crime, the criminal justice system, and social control. In their selection the editors have sought to indicate crime's varied and conflicting history as well as its current debates. The mixture of historical and more recent readings shows a variety of perspectives.
The Reader will be an essential sourcebook for students and teachers in the fields of criminology, criminal justice studies, the sociology of crime and deviance, socio- legal studies, social policy, criminal law and social work.
A good introductory text book for undergraduate criminology and criminal justice students.
Comprehensive, detailed and well written. An excellent module companion.
A good reader that provides an introduction to criminology. It covers key areas and provides a chronological, easy to follow format. The choice of texts can certainly enhance students knowledge and enjoyment of the subject.
This reader is essential for any student undergoing Criminology and Criminal Justice degree. It contains a great selection of texts that would definitely make their studies much more enjoyable and understandable.
This is another excellent text written by Yvonne Jewkes. It is accessible to students, is very interesting and provides some real insighful information for criminology students.
Excellent additional reading resource for a criminological theory undergraduate course
The contents provoke thoughtful debate and I have no hesitation in recommending this title to my students
An interesting and comprehensive book mixing historical and current issues from a variety of perspectives.
Original authors. Coherent flow. Short but robust chapters.
This text is a helpful resource for students entering their Criminology undergraduate degree as it covers a wide range of topics covered in year 1 and year 2 modules. Chapter summaries, study questions and resources for further reading assist students in applying and understanding information covered in the text. I would recommend this text to my students upon arrival to our Criminology degree.
