An Introduction to Critical Criminology / / Pamela Ugwudike.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Bristol University Press Complete eBook-Package 2015
• VerfasserIn: Ugwudike, Pamela,
• Place / Publishing House: Bristol : : Policy Press, , [2015]; ©2015
• Year of Publication: 2015
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (316 p.)

Critical criminological theories and perspectives are typically major components of Criminology degree courses. An Introduction to Critical Criminology is the first accessible text on these topics for students of criminology, sociology and social policy. Written by an experienced lecturer who specialises in the topic, it offers an in-depth but accessible introduction to foundational and contemporary theories and perspectives in critical criminology. In doing so, it introduces students to theories and perspectives that challenge mainstream criminological theories about the causes of crime, and the operation of the criminal justice system. With the inclusion of boxed examples, key points and sample essay questions An Introduction to Critical Criminology is ideal for students of Criminology because it explores in detail a vast array of critical criminological theories and perspectives.

Table of Contents

Front Matter -- Contents -- Introduction -- Foundational critical criminology -- What is critical criminology? -- The labelling perspective -- Conflict perspectives in criminology -- Marxist criminology -- Critiquing foundational critical criminology: challenges from Left and Right -- The advent of neo-conservative criminology -- Left realism: criticisms from within? -- Feminist critiques -- Contemporary critical criminology -- Critical perspectives on crimes of the powerful -- Green criminology -- Cultural criminology -- Critical Race Theory -- Critical perspectives on punishment -- Punishment and control -- Conclusions -- Future directions in critical criminology -- References -- Index