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Rogue Justice by Karen J. Greenberg
RRP: $29.38$20.12Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780804138239Author Karen J. GreenbergFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 236gDimensions(mm)... -
Criminology Today: Pearson New International Edition: An Integrative Introduction by Frank Schmalleger
RRP: $130.18$116.68For courses in Criminology. Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction 6e is a clear, contemporary and comprehensive introduction to the study of criminology. Offering a thematic approach that contrasts the social responsibility and social... -
Reform and Punishment by Sue Rex
RRP: $92.38$80.72In this book a group of leading authorities in the field address the key issues surrounding the future of sentencing in Britain, in the light particularly of the highly influential Halliday Report. These proposals for reform amount to the single most... -
Engaging with Ethics in International Criminological Research by Michael Adorjan
RRP: $100.78$87.80Despite a voluminous literature detailing the procedures of research ethics boards and institutional ethical review processes, there are few texts that explore the realpolitik of conducting criminal research in practice. This book explores the unique... -
Psychological Violence in the Workplace: New perspectives and shifting frameworks by Emily Schindeler
RRP: $283.50$246.29Violence is defined by the World Health Organisation as the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, or psychological harm. But while physical... -
Crime and Criminality: A multidisciplinary approach by Sandie Taylor
RRP: $119.68$63.13The question of 'why' and 'how' certain individuals are drawn towards behaving in a way that contravenes the 'Law of the Land' is not an easy one to address. Researchers from various different fields have nevertheless attempted to develop theoretical... -
Community and the Problem of Crime by Karen Evans
RRP: $123.88$107.27The relationship between crime and community has a long history in criminological thought, from the early notion of the criminogenic community developed by the Chicago sociologists through to various crime prevention models in research and policy. This... -
The Violent Workplace by P. A. J. Waddington
RRP: $100.78$87.80The threat of violence concerns most people most profoundly. It has long been a topic of intensive academic, practical and political debate. In recent years the workplace has emerged as a recognized site of violence, threat and menace and this book will... -
Juvenile Delinquency: An integrated approach by James W. Burfeind
RRP: $220.50$191.65This book offers a comprehensive introduction to juvenile delinquency by defining and describing juvenile delinquency, examining explanations for delinquent behavior, and considering contemporary efforts to control delinquency through prevention and... -
Community Punishment: European perspectives by Gwen Robinson
RRP: $104.98$91.35In Community Punishment: European perspectives, the authors place punishment in the community under the spotlight by exploring the origins, evolution and adaptations of supervision in 11 European jurisdictions. For most people, punishment in the criminal... -
The Securitization of Migration and Refugee Women by Alison Gerard
RRP: $96.58$84.27Humanised accounts of restrictions on mobility are rarely the focus of debates on irregular migration. Very little is heard from refugees themselves about why they migrate, their experiences whilst entering the EU or how they navigate reception... -
Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism by Tushar K. Ghosh
RRP: $123.88$109.37Traditionally, resources on terrorism and counterterrorism tend to focus on the social, behavioral, and legal aspects of the subject, with minimal emphasis on the scientific and technological aspects. Taking into account these practical considerations,... -
The Future of Rational Choice for Crime Prevention by Danielle M. Reynald
RRP: $283.50$246.29The rational choice perspective (RCP) is currently the core theoretical approach underpinning situational crime prevention (SCP). To date, many crimes have been studied through the lens of RCP, which increased our understanding of these phenomena, how... -
Action Research in Criminal Justice: Restorative justice approaches in intercultural settings by Inge Vanfraechem
RRP: $283.50$246.29To understand how people experience justice and security is a challenging task in times of unrest, marked by growing perceptions of insecurity, discrimination and uncertainty. The European project ALTERNATIVE aimed to understand justice and security... -
Cybercrime in Progress: Theory and prevention of technology-enabled offenses Thomas Holt 9781138066144
RRP: $109.18$94.90The emergence of the World Wide Web, smartphones, and computers has transformed the world and enabled individuals to engage in crimes in a multitude of new ways. Criminological scholarship on these issues has increased dramatically over the last decade,... -
Criminal Justice and Regulation Revisited: Essays in Honour of Peter Grabosky by Lennon Y. C. Chang
RRP: $283.50$246.29This volume brings together leading researchers to celebrate the significant contributions of Peter Grabosky to the field of Criminology, and in particular his work developing and adapting regulatory theory to the study of policing and security. Over... -
Madness and Crime by Philip Bean
RRP: $62.98$55.94This book provides an authoritative and highly readable review of the relationship between madness and crime by one of the leading authorities in the field. The book is divided into four parts, each essay focusing on selected features of madness which... -
Rational Choice and Situational Crime Prevention: Theoretical Foundations by Professor Graeme R. Newman
RRP: $283.50$246.29A collection of original papers examining the theoretical and philosophical bases of the perspective of situational crime prevention. Among issues examined are: the status of situational crime prevention as a theory; the theoretical traditions and... -
5 Grams: Crack Cocaine, Rap Music, and the War on Drugs by Dimitri A. Bogazianos
RRP: $50.38$43.76In 2010, President Barack Obama signed a law repealing one of the most controversial policies in American criminal justice history: the one hundred to one sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder whereby someone convicted of... -
The Many Colors of Crime: Inequalities of Race, Ethnicity, and Crime in America by Ruth D. Peterson
RRP: $52.48$46.35In this authoritative volume, race and ethnicity are themselves considered as central organizing principles in why, how, where and by whom crimes are committed and enforced. The contributors argue that dimensions of race and ethnicity condition the very... -
Judging Mohammed: Juvenile Delinquency, Immigration, and Exclusion at the Paris Palace of Justice by Susan J. Terrio
RRP: $50.38$43.76In October 2005, three weeks of rioting erupted in France following the accidental deaths of two French boys of North African ancestry. Killed while fleeing the police, these boys were deemed dangerous based largely on their immigrant origins. In France,... -
Drugs and Crime: A Complex Relationship. Third revised and expanded edition by Serge Brochu
$52.48Discussing illegal drugs without taking into account its criminal context is a difficult proposition. Certain questions come back repeatedly: Does doing drugs really lead to delinquency? Do some drugs have criminal properties? Why would a drug addict... -
Beyond Empiricism: Institutions and Intentions in the Study of Crime by Joan McCord
RRP: $283.50$246.29Beyond Empiricism expands the discourse on theories of criminal behavior. It considers institutional, social, and individual issues related to criminal behavior, while individually each raises questions about the adequacy of current theoretical claims... -
Behavioural Analysis of Crime: Studies in David Canter's Investigative Psychology by Dr. Donna Youngs
RRP: $283.50$247.13The intense interest in 'offender profiling' generated by FBI special agents, gave rise to an explosion of studies in a new area called 'investigative psychology' by its originator David Canter. This develops understanding of offenders' behaviour that... -
Physical Security 150 Things You Should Know by Lawrence Fennelly
RRP: $107.08$95.97Physical Security 150 Things You Should Know is a comprehensive reference for the security professional. This book covers all aspects of security operations, from lighting and fencing to tracking systems and crime risk management. The "150... -
Feminism and Global Justice Kerry Carrington 9780415711128
RRP: $79.78$70.10In this book, Kerry Carrington takes a bold, critical and reflexive approach to understanding the global divisions and inequalities that shape distinctive patterns of gender and crime.The book argues that in order for feminist criminology to enhance its... -
Legitimacy and Compliance in Criminal Justice Adam Crawford (University of Leeds, Leeds, England, UK) 9780415671569
RRP: $92.38$80.72Questions of legitimacy and issues of compliance lie at the heart of criminal justice systems and policies. Recent years have seen greater recognition and awareness of the essential role of legitimacy, trust and public confidence in underpinning the... -
A History of Police and Masculinities, 1700-2010 by David G. Barrie
RRP: $283.50$247.13This unique collection brings together leading international scholars to explore how ideologies about masculinities have shaped police culture, policy and institutional organization from the eighteenth century to the present day. It addresses an... -
Race, Crime, and Justice: A Reader Shaun Gabbidon (Pennsylvania State Capital College, USA) 9780415947077
RRP: $96.58$85.11A comprehensive collection of the essential writings on race and crime, this important Reader spans more than a century and clearly demonstrates the long-standing difficulties minorities have faced with the justice system. The editors skillfully draw on... -
Hate and Bias Crime: A Reader Barbara Perry 9780415944083
RRP: $130.18$113.42Covering everything from hate groups and extremist exploits to Black church arsons and the fall out violence from 9/11; this is an important collection that sheds much-needed light on this growing problem.About the AuthorBarbara Perry is Associate... -
Regulating Fraud (Routledge Revivals): White-Collar Crime and the Criminal Process Michael Levi (Cardiff University) 9780415826501
RRP: $241.50$209.50First published in 1987, this book discusses white-collar or commercial crime which has grown to be a major issue in our society today. Looking at research from North America and Britain, the book explores the way fraudsters are treated. It draws on... -
Policing Non-Citizens by Leanne Weber
RRP: $83.98$73.63Criminologists are increasingly turning their attention to the many points of intersection between immigration and crime control. This book discusses the detection of unlawful non-citizens as a distinct form of policing which is impacting on a growing... -
Gambling, Freedom and Democracy by Peter J. Adams
RRP: $62.98$55.94As a consequence of the rapid proliferation of commercial gambling in Western-style democracies, governments and communities are encountering a complex array of economic, social and cultural harms associated with this expansion. This book focuses... -
Family Life and Youth Offending: Home is Where the Hurt is Raymond Arthur (University of Teesside, UK) 9780415514545
RRP: $92.38$80.72The contention that young people commit offences due to inadequate parenting and parental difficulties has been an abiding feature of the debates on juvenile offending. Previously this evidence has been used to design prevention programmes for young... -
Traffickers: Drug Markets and Law Enforcement Nicholas Dorn 9780415035378
RRP: $98.68$86.04Traffickers presents new findings into the most mythologised and least understood area of crime and law enforcement. The chamelion reality of the world of drug trafficking is described in the words of traffickers and detectives. Drug enforcement combines... -
The Evolving Role of the Public Prosecutor: Challenges and Innovations by Victoria Colvin
RRP: $83.98$73.63The modern public prosecutor is a figure both powerful and enigmatic. Legal scholars and criminologists often identify "three essential components" of criminal justice systems: police, courts and corrections. Yet increasingly, the public prosecutor... -
Violence Assessment and Intervention: The Practitioner's Handbook James S. Cawood 9780367361792
RRP: $144.88$125.83Violence Assessment and Intervention: The Practitioner's Handbook, now in its third edition, provides a proven methodology, grounded in the current empirical research and the authors' experience in successfully assessing and managing thousands of cases... -
Money and the Governance of Punishment: A Genealogy of the Penal Fine Patricia Cabana 9780367227081
RRP: $92.38$80.72Money is the most frequently means used in the legal system to punish and regulate. Monetary penalties outnumber all other sanctions delivered by criminal justice in many jurisdictions, imprisonment included. More people pay fines than go to prison and... -
Postmodern Criminology agan Milovanovic 9780367136185
RRP: $75.58$66.55Originally published in 1997. The use of postmodern criminology's conceptual tools offers the potential for the development of a better understanding of the various configurations of repressive forces and directions for social change. This excellent text... -
The Pains of Mass Imprisonment by Benjamin Fleury-Steiner
RRP: $75.58$66.55This concise and engaging book presents a critical perspective on the correctional system and the process of incarceration in the United States. Fleury-Steiner and Longazel emphasize the magnitude of mass imprisonment in the United States, especially of...