Criminology: The Essentials

ISBN-13: 9781446256091 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 232 str.

James Treadwell

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This is an essential introduction to undergraduate studies in criminology. Short, clear and concise, it provides you with a comprehensive overview of the key themes covered on your criminology course, and offers invaluable advice on how to excel at your studies. The second edition provides: - Summaries of key course content, including new sections on race and ethnicity, cybercrime, ordinary crime, state crime, global and comparative criminology, green criminology and zemiology - A helpful study skills section with extensive advice on how to write essays and pass exams, including new sections on how to avoid plagiarism and how to find, read and use journal articles - Useful learning features including a new chapter on 'thinking like a criminologist', covering the differences between theoretical and 'common sense' views - Recent UK case studies as well as international examples drawn from Australia, Africa and America - An all new companion website providing guides to further reading and links to relevant blogs, journal articles and useful websites Criminology: The Essentials is an indispensible learning tool. As well as mapping out course content in a coherent and engaging way, it offers helpful hints and tips for getting the most out of your course.