The Oxford Handbook of Criminology

by Mike Maguire (Editor), Rod Morgan, Robert Reiner

The most comprehensive and authoritative single volume text on the subject, the fifth edition of the acclaimed Oxford Handbook of Criminology combines 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 diverse topics as public views about crime and justice, youth crime and justice and state crime and human rights.

The fifth edition has been substantially revised and updated so that it covers topics being taught at undergraduate level as well as encapsulating the latest developments in the academic and practical spheres of criminology. An impressive line-up of contributors, experts in their respective fields,
means the O xford Handbook of Criminology will continue to be an essential purchase for all students and teachers of criminology and an indispensable resource for professionals.

Online Resource Centre

* Selected chapters from previous editions
* Details about the contributors
* Guidance on answering essay questions
* Essay questions
* Selected further reading
* Weblinks
* Figures and tables from the text

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology, Crime, Psychology, True Crime, Academic, Law

1056 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 1994

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Reviews

[Amin Emdadi · Rating 1 out of 5]

تقسیم‌بندی بد مطالب، شیوه‌ی ارائه و خلاصه‌ی بسیار نادرست نظریه‌های جرم‌شناختی، تمرکز بیش‌ازحد روی انگلستان، و فصل‌های بدردنخور. بدتر آنکه نشر میزان در چندین مجلد چاپ و ترجمه (؟) اش کرده، و برخی فصل‌ها در دو مجلد بطور تکراری اومده. بطور کل، کاملاً بلااستفاده.

[Aggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Oxford Handbook of Criminology is a must-have for all people interested in Criminology (and especially students). It was recommended to me in the first year of my studies in Criminology, and I felt in love with it. The book has covered most of the crime-related subject, and it is a great source for further references.

[Roberto Yoed · Rating 2 out of 5]

As you know, I'm only interested on the strain theory approach and oh man do they do dirty Merton's theory on this one.

Not only do they present strain theory as something "outdated", but they present it wrong (they can't distinguish the class aspect Merton developed).

I give it 2 stars because they at least mentioned it.

[Royce Ratterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most books are rated related to their usefulness and contributions to my research.
Overall, a good book for the researcher and enthusiast.
Read for personal research
- found this book's contents helpful and inspiring - number rating relates to the book's contribution to my needs.

[Hayley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marked it as to read. Ready to start it upon starting my criminology degree.

[Nina]

Fantastic book for someone new to criminology, really helpful and the layout is great for dipping in and out of for particular chapters. Highly recommended.