The Oxford Handbook of Criminology 3rd Edition by Mike Maguire (Editor), Rod Morgan (Editor), Robert Reiner (Editor)
 
This is the substantially updated and revised third edition of the highly acclaimed Handbook of Criminology. It is the most comprehensible 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 and the media and crime. It is essential reading for all teachers and
students of criminology and an indispensable source book for professionals.
 
Review
Review from previous edition "Excellent text covering wide body of criminology but providing depth of cover", Clare Connelly, University of Glasgow

"very comprehensive and authoritative. Excellent guides to further reading in each area. An excellent book but we recommend a number of boolks which combined vover our course well", Gavin Dingwall, University of Wales, Aberystwyth

'...quite simply an outstanding achievement ... the only text that is authoritative, comprehensive and serious enough to be the basis of an entire course in criminology.' Professor Stan Cohen, The British Journal of Criminology

'It will define undergraduate and postgraduate criminology courses for some time to come ...' Criminal Justice Matters

"A very useful background for students, varied and interesting", Katherine Allan

"This book brings together a collection of views giving the criminology student quick access to almost all aspects of criminology. It is the first thing you should reach for when an assignment is given out!" Amazon.co.uk Reader's review
 
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