Paul Walton Livres

This seminal text, first published in 1973, is pivotal in the evolution of critical criminological theory, highlighting the limitations of classical and positivist approaches. It effectively connects criminology with sociological theory, offering insights that remain significant today. By challenging established norms, it paved the way for a deeper understanding of crime within social contexts, making it a crucial read for those interested in the complexities of criminology.

In 1973 The New Criminology was published and quickly established itself as a key textbook in criminology, casting a major influence over a generation of scholars. This volume, published twenty-five years later, traces the major developments in the field including feminism, postmodernism, critical criminology and realism.