The Oxford Textbook on Criminology

With its vibrant, student-focused approach and authoritative yet accessible coverage of all key topics, The Oxford Textbook on Criminology is the essential companion to exploring, explaining, and responding to crime. While other books simply impart information, The Oxford Textbook on Criminology goes further by equipping readers with the confidence and skills to form their own views and treating them as fellow knowledge-generating criminologists.This highly engaging introduction supports undergraduates throughout their criminological journey, from their first encounter with the discipline to conducting independent research and considering career options. Its fresh, contemporary account of the subject includes chapters dedicated to the hot topics of global criminology, social harm, and green criminology, as well as 'New frontiers' boxes which highlight recent and emerging developments in each area.At every turn, concepts and theories are set into a real world context and readers are encouraged to unpick the issues. 'What do you think?' boxes challenge students to question their assumptions and critically reflect on their personal viewpoints, while 'Controversy and debate' and 'Conversations' boxes help students apply the knowledge they've gained. The authors' explanations are brought to life by the voices and experiences of a wide variety of people connected to criminology and the criminal justice system, from students and academics to police officers and crime victims. NEW TO THIS EDITION:Thoroughly updated to provide full coverage of today's most pressing criminological issues. The text includes new chapters on global criminology (exploring issues such as organised crime, drug trafficking, people smuggling, cybercrime, and terrorism, as well as the calls for a 'southern criminology'), social harm, and green criminology. Other content has been expanded, including that on victimology, hate crime, racial inequality and criminal justice, and the workings of the criminal justice systemThe introductory and concluding parts have been streamlined to provide even more practical, focused guidance on beginning criminological studies and applying criminological knowledge to research, careers, and further studyIn addition to being thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments, every chapter's content has been refined to ensure that explanations, pedagogical features, and chapter structures are as clear and effective as possibleBrand new boxed features throughout include additional 'Conversations' with academics, students, lawyers, campaigners, victims, former criminals, and graduate employers within the criminal justice systemThe updated and expanded online resources include additional multiple choice questions and notes on answers to end of chapter questions for students, plus teaching packs which provide ideas for group activities and help lecturers make use of the book's content in class. This title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase.