Criminology: The Essentials

by Peter Joyce

Written by Peter Joyce, who is a current criminology lecturer and a leading researcher, Criminology - The Essentials is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added-value features like summaries of key books, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam

Genres: Crime, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

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Reviews

[Stewart Cotterill · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introductory book to the subject for 15 out of the 20 chapters. However in the final five chapters the author rather spoils his work by including both personal beliefs and unsubstantiated claims. A good book to start with but the reader should be aware of presumptions from the author which permeate the content.

[Heather Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good basic overview of criminology.

If you want a general overview of the subject of criminology, then this is a great book to begin your studies with.

[Michael Hooper · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good intro to some aspects of criminal law, recidivism and justice

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This work is a cursory basic introduction to the field of criminology for self-study. The book was written and published in England and is so slanted toward the British system. Numerous references are given throughout.

[Ajita Gupta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone should read it. It is the new!