Understanding criminal justice
sociological perspectives
- ISBN: 9780761940326
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd.
- Fecha de la edición: 2004
- Lugar de la edición: London. Reino Unido
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Medidas: 24 cm
- Nº Pág.: 225
- Idiomas: Inglés
The book is an invaluable resource seeking to understand contemporary research and debate on the law, policing, court processes and punishment. I introduces the theorical resources used to conceptualise social control institutions in our society. Particular attention is paid to the historical, cultural and political contexts that shape concrete polcies, practics and controversies. The author integrate theory wich data and examples from the UK, USA and Australis. This comprehensive averview is ideal for undergraduates in Criminology, Criminal Justice Studies, Law, Legal Studies, Sociology, Social Work and Policing.