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008 120208s2012 nyua b 001 0 eng
020 _a9780199590278 (pbk.)
041 _aeng
050 0 0 _aHV6025
_b.O87 2012
245 0 4 _aThe Oxford handbook of criminology /
_cedited by Mike Maguire, Rod Morgan, and Robert Reiner.
246 3 0 _aCriminology
250 _a5th ed.
260 _aNew York, NY :
_bOxford University Press,
_c2012.
300 _axxiii, 1029 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
500 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _a"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
650 0 _aCriminology
650 0 _aCriminology
_xHandbooks, manuals, etc.
700 1 _aMorgan, Rodney.
700 1 _aReiner, Robert,
700 1 _aMaguire, Mike.
999 _c2806
_d2806