Sandra Walklate Livres

Criminology is a discipline that is constituted by its subject matter rather than being bound by an agreed set of concepts or way of thinking. This fully updated third edition of Criminology: The Basics is a lively and engaging guide to this compelling and complex subject. This edition also includes new sections on genocide, terrorism, cultural victimology, and Westo-centric thinking. Concise and accessible, this book utilises chapter summaries, exercise questions and lists of further reading to provide a perfect introduction to this subject.

Offering a clear and accessible introduction, this book explores a diverse array of criminological theories. It is designed to be easily readable, making complex concepts approachable for students and readers interested in understanding the various perspectives within criminology.

The book explores the evolution of policies and practices aimed at addressing domestic violence against women over the past four decades. It critically examines the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in the fight against this pervasive issue, offering insights into the effectiveness of various approaches. Through a thorough analysis, it highlights the complexities involved in creating and implementing solutions to protect and empower women in domestic settings.

Focusing on crime management in high-crime communities, this volume compares two inner-city wards of Salford through a longitudinal study conducted over two and a half years. It presents nuanced arguments that enhance the understanding of crime dynamics and community responses, providing valuable insights into the complexities of urban crime management.

The book offers clear and comprehensive insights into a broad spectrum of relevant issues, making it an essential read for newcomers and students in the field. Its structured presentation facilitates understanding, catering to those seeking to grasp foundational concepts and current topics effectively.

In this book, the authors seek to question if a 'criminology of war' is possible, whilst providing an implicit critique of mainstream criminology. They also examine how this seemingly 'new horizon' of the discipline might be usefully informed by sociology.

Originally published in 1984 Theories of Welfare looks at theories of social administration developed in different social science disciplines. The book ranges widely and gives concise coverage to the historical and intellectual background in which the theory emerged, the implicit or explicit value assumptions, and account of the most important theoretical concepts and the major criticisms of them, an indication of the relevance to social administration and a guide to further reading.

This innovative and accessible book breaks new ground by offering a broad discussion of social harms, the role of the victim in society and the inter-relationship between trauma, testimony and justice. It is perfect reading for students taking courses on victimology, victims and society, victims' rights and criminal justice.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of the victims of crime and the way in which they are treated in society generally, and in the criminal justice process in particular.

This book considers the need for and the steps to be taken towards creating a meaningful framework for a global index of women's deaths from intimate partner violence.