Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Sociology of the Mentally Disordered Offender provides a concise, and most importantly, accessible guide to the main theoretical issues from a sociological perspective as a counterbalance to the predominant medical model. Having established a theoretical framework through the exploration of topi..

A concise guide to the main theoretical issues involved in considering the sociology of offenders who are mentally disordered...

This book draws together academics and practitioners to provide a valuable insight into historical, international and contemporary themes pertinent to the historical development and contemporary operation of the Special Constabulary...

Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1967 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection...

Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1967 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection...

The rise of CCTV and surveillance technologies has been one of the key developments in contemporary society, but its impact has often been analysed in a fragmented manner...

The Treadmill of Crime..

The Treadmill of Crime..

Based on interviews with ex members and triad victims, police from Hong Kong, mainland China and Europe, and documentary evidence, The Triads as Business gives a compelling picture of the triads as part of a wider society...

The Use of Force in Criminal Justice addresses the how, why, and when of utilizing force against citizens in a democracy. Hough offers students and instructors a balanced, research-based approach to understanding the use of force in law enforcement, corrections, and juvenile justice. The text combin..

The Use of Force in Criminal Justice addresses the how, why, and when of utilizing force against citizens in a democracy. Hough offers students and instructors a balanced, research-based approach to understanding the use of force in law enforcement, corrections, and juvenile justice. The text combin..

Describes ways of assessing forensic science evidence and the means of communicating the assessment to a court of law. The aim of this work is to ensure that the courts consider seriously the probability of the evidence of association...