Book chapter
Defining Crime
An introduction to crime and criminology, 5th Edition, pp.18-35
Pearson Education, 5th Edition
2020
Abstract
What is crime? How much crime is there in our community? Why do people offend? How do we prevent crime? The text is written by leading Australian criminologists and aims to answer these questions. This book is for university students (particularly suited to first-year students) and others interested in crime to the fields of criminology and criminal justice. Each chapter is written by one or more of Australia's most widely respected authorities on criminology, lending this collection legitimacy and currency. The contributors to this volume guide readers through contemporary research on crime and criminality from Australia and overseas. The large majority of chapters do not simply summarise current knowledge but include data from the authors' original research, as well as offering distinctive insights and policy recommendations. The content in the text is a blend of Australian and international research, content and context. This text can be delivered via Revel, offering an interactive learning experience available on all devices. Revel is an additional cost and not included in the book's price. [Book Synopsis]
Details
- Title
- Defining Crime
- Authors
- Janet Ransley (Author)Timothy Prenzler (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - USC Law School
- Contributors
- Hennessey Hayes (Editor)Timothy Prenzler (Editor)
- Publication details
- An introduction to crime and criminology, 5th Edition, pp.18-35
- Publisher
- Pearson Education
- Date published
- 2020
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; School of Law and Criminology - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451436802621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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