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Criminology: Explaining Crime and Its Context is a comprehensive academic resource offering an insightful introduction to the study of crime and its causes. Now in its seventh edition, this trusted text provides students and readers with a broad overview of criminological theories, contextual factors surrounding criminal behaviour, and contemporary debates in the field. Divided into three clear sections, it first addresses the foundations of criminology, then explores a range of criminological theories, and finally examines specific categories of crime, including violent, economic, and victimless offences.
The book tackles key themes such as the relativity of crime, the role of ideology in criminal justice policy, and the significance of scientific methodology in criminological research. Theoretical perspectives covered include deterrence theory, rational choice, biogenic and psychogenic models, social structure theories, and social reaction theories, with additional focus on recent developments in the discipline. Thought-provoking features, figures, case studies, and key criminologists are highlighted throughout, making this an engaging and accessible guide for students.
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