The Oxford handbook of criminology / edited by Mike Maguire, Rod Morgan, and Robert Reiner.

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2012.Edition: 5th edDescription: xxiii, 1029 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

9780199590278 (pbk.)

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Criminology

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HV6025 .O87 2012

Summary: "The most comprehensive and authoritative single volume guide to criminology. Brings together contributions from leading academics detailing the relevant theory, recent research, policy developments, and current debates, enabling students to fully appreciate the diverse array of viewpoints in criminological discourse. Includes detailed references enabling readers to further research the topics discussed. Features an extensive online resource centre providing additional teaching and learning materials for both students and lecturers. This Edition features completely new chapters on: * The state of modern criminology * Public views about crime and justice * Youth crime and justice * Developmental and life-course criminology * The organisation of serious crimes for gain * Terrorism and counter-terrorism * State crime and human rights * Community sanctions * Out-of-court decisions: cautions, fixed penalties, breach, parole." -- publisher's website

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Books	Rabdan Academy General Stacks	Non-fiction	HV6025 .O87 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C.1	Not For Loan	157353
Books	Rabdan Academy General Stacks	Non-fiction	HV6025 .O87 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	C.2	Available	157354

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The most comprehensive and authoritative single volume guide to criminology. Brings together contributions from leading academics detailing the relevant theory, recent research, policy developments, and current debates, enabling students to fully appreciate the diverse array of viewpoints in criminological discourse. Includes detailed references enabling readers to further research the topics discussed. Features an extensive online resource centre providing additional teaching and learning materials for both students and lecturers.
This Edition features completely new chapters on: * The state of modern criminology * Public views about crime and justice * Youth crime and justice * Developmental and life-course criminology * The organisation of serious crimes for gain * Terrorism and counter-terrorism * State crime and human rights * Community sanctions * Out-of-court decisions: cautions, fixed penalties, breach, parole." -- publisher's website

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