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SAGE Dictionary of Criminology, The 4th Revised edition

SAGE Dictionary of Criminology, The 4th Revised edition

Paperback by McLaughlin, Eugene (City University London, UK); Muncie, John (The Open University, UK)

SAGE Dictionary of Criminology, The

£37.99

ISBN:
9781526436726
Publication Date:
30 Apr 2019
Edition/language:
4th Revised edition / English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Pages:
608 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 1 Nov 2024
SAGE Dictionary of Criminology, The

Description

Now in its fourth edition, The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology has established itself as an authoritative reference text for the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice. Edited by two leading figures in the field of criminology, the book includes over 325 entries from 120 academics and practitioners from Europe, USA, Canada, China, Australia and New Zealand. All concepts are precisely defined, followed by a section outlining the concept's origins, development and general significance, a list of associated concepts, and finally, further reading suggestions to help extend students' knowledge. New to the 4th Edition: Up to 30 new entries, covering topics such as cyber security, wildlife crime, crimmigration, and penal populism. Updates to entries including new 'further reading' suggestions A new section 'Evaluation' is included for concepts considered to have the greatest theoretical weight, allowing for a critical assessment of how the concept can be debated, challenged and reworked. Further contributions from international academics. An essential reference tool for students and academics within criminology, criminal justice and legal studies.

Contents

List of Contributors List of Entries Preface Editors' Introduction The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology A-Z

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