As crime continues to be a high profile issue troubling politicians, the public and the media alike, the study of criminology has boomed.
Providing an international and comparative introduction to the discipline, this informative book is an accessible guide to the theoretical and practical approaches to the phenomena of crime.
Topics covered include:
- popular myths and the fear of crimeÂ
- crime in the workplaceÂ
- victims, offenders and questions of justiceÂ
- public policy and practice around the worldÂ
- the future of crime prevention.
Easy to read, concise and supported by a glossary of terms and pointers to further reading, Criminology: The Basics is a perfect introduction to this important and popular subject.