The Oxford Handbook of Criminology

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chapters written by over 85 leading academics exploring relevant theory, cutting-edge research, policy developments, and current debates, encouraging students to appreciate the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of criminological discourse Extensively revised, the sixth edition has been expanded to include all the major topics and significant new issues such as zemiology; green criminology; domestic violence; prostitution and sex work; penal populism; and the significance of globalization for criminology.

N2 - The Oxford Handbook of Criminology provides an authoritative collection of chapters covering the core and emerging topics studied on criminology courses. With contributions from leading academics, the Handbook is the definitive guide to the discipline.-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 lecturersNew to this edition:This edition sees a new editorial team of leading criminology scholars edit the Handbook: Alison Liebling, Shadd Maruna and Lesley McAra.Extensively revised, the sixth edition features new chapters including: zemiology; green criminology; domestic violence; prostitution and sex work; penal populism; and the significance of globalisation for criminology.Related Titles Alison Liebling is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and Director of the Prisons Research Centre at the University of Cambridge. She has attracted research fellowships from Trinity Hall, Leverhulme and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

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Contagion and connections: applying network thinking to violence and organised crime, Paolo Campana The Oxford Handbook of Criminology provides a comprehensive collection of chapters covering the core and emerging topics studied on criminology courses, indispensable to students, academics, and professionals alike. Punishment, victimhood, and social control: towards a criminology of transitional justice Kieran McEvoy, Ron Dudai, and Cheryl Lawther Edited by Alison Liebling, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Cambridge, Shadd Maruna, Professor of Criminology, Queen's University Belfast, and Lesley McAra, Professor of Penology, University of Edinburgh The Handbook has shaped the study of criminology for over two decades and, with this new edition, continues to be indispensable to students, academics, and professionals alike. Each chapter details relevant theory, recent research, policy developments, and current debates. Extensive references aid

Feminist criminology: Inequalities, powerlessness, and justice Michele Burman and Loraine Gelsthorpe Turning over a new leaf: desistance research for a new generation, Beth Weaver, Hannah Graham, and Shadd MarunaThis edition sees a new editorial team of leading criminology scholars edit the Handbook: Alison Liebling, Shadd Maruna and Lesley McAra. Extensively revised, the sixth edition features new chapters including: zemiology; green criminology; domestic violence; prostitution and sex work; penal populism; and the significance of globalisation for criminology. Turning over a new leaf: desistance research for a new generation Beth Weaver, Hannah Graham, and Shadd Maruna With contributions from over 60 leading experts in the field, The Oxford Handbook of Criminology is the definitive guide to the discipline providing an authoritative and outstanding collection of chapters on the key topics studied on criminology courses.

Drug use, drug problems, drug control: A political economy perspective Toby Seddon and Alex Stevens 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 UR - https://global.oup.com/ukhe/product/the-oxford-handbook-of-criminology-9780198719441?cc=gb&lang=en&

Feminist criminology: inequalities, powerlessness, and justice, Michele Burman and Loraine Gelsthorpe The Handbook has long been essential for me, both as a student and a teacher. The new edition is every bit as significant as its predecessors - the updates that have been made are exciting and ensure that it retains its relevance." - Dr Daniel Newman, Reader, Cardiff School of Law, Politics and International Relations Why prison architecture and design matter to our understanding of the limits of punishment and rehabilitation Yvonne Jewkes Convict criminology without guarantees: Proposing hard labour for an unfinished criminology Rod Earle, Danica Darley, Bill Davies, David Honeywell, and Ed Schreeche-Powell