An Introduction to Critical Criminology

An Introduction to Critical Criminology
ISBN-10
1447309421
ISBN-13
9781447309420
Category
Social Science
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2015-02-27
Publisher
Policy Press
Author
Pamela Ugwudike

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An Introduction to Critical Criminology offers an accessible introduction to foundational and contemporary theories and perspectives in critical criminology which introduces students to theories and perspectives about the causes of crime, and the operation of the criminal justice system.

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