The Oxford Handbook of Criminology - Tapa dura

The most comprehensive and authoritative single volume text on the subject, the fourth edition of the acclaimed Oxford Handbook of Criminology combines masterly reviews of all the key topics with extensive references to aid further research. In addition to the history of the discipline and reviews of different theoretical perspectives, the book provides up-to-date reviews of diverse topics as the criminal justice process, race and gender, crime statistics, and the media and crime. The fourth edition has been substantially revised and updated and is essential reading for all teachers and students of criminology and an indispensable sourcebook for professionals. Online Resource Centre * Web links to key criminological resources allowing students to further research the subject * Notes on the Contributors * Editors' Introduction to the 4th edition

Mike Maguire is Professor of Criminology, University of Glamorgan Rod Morgan is Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice, University of Bristol, and HM Chief Inspector of the Probation Service for England and Wales Robert Reiner is Professor of Criminology, London School of Economics and Political Science