9781446259160-1446259161-Cultural Criminology: An Invitation

Cultural Criminology: An Invitation

ISBN-13: 9781446259160
ISBN-10: 1446259161
Edition: Second
Author: Jock Young, Jeff Ferrell, Keith J. Hayward
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Format: Paperback 304 pages
FREE US shipping

Book details

ISBN-13: 9781446259160
ISBN-10: 1446259161
Edition: Second
Author: Jock Young, Jeff Ferrell, Keith J. Hayward
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Format: Paperback 304 pages

Summary

Cultural Criminology: An Invitation (ISBN-13: 9781446259160 and ISBN-10: 1446259161), written by authors Jock Young, Jeff Ferrell, Keith J. Hayward, was published by SAGE Publications Ltd in 2015. With an overall rating of 4.5 stars, it's a notable title among other Criminology (Social Sciences) books. You can easily purchase or rent Cultural Criminology: An Invitation (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Criminology books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $11.77.

Description

Cultural Criminology: An Invitation traces the history, theory, methodology and future direction of cultural criminology.

Drawing on issues of representation, meaning and politics, this book walks you through the key areas that make up this fascinating approach to the study of crime.

The second edition has been fully revised to take account of recent developments in this fast developing field, thereby keeping you up-to-date with the issues facing cultural criminologists today. It includes:

  • A new chapter on war, terrorism and the state
  • New sections on cultural criminology and the politics of gender, and green cultural criminology
  • Two new and expanded chapters on research methodology within the field of cultural criminology
  • Further Reading suggestions and a list of related films and documentaries at the end of each chapter, enabling you to take your studies beyond the classroom
  • New and updated vignettes, examples, and visual illustrations throughout

Building on the success of the first edition, Cultural Criminology: An Invitation offers a vibrant and cutting-edge introduction to this growing field. It will encourage you to adopt a critical and contemporary approach to your studies in criminology.

First edition: 2009 Distinguished Book Award from the American Society of Criminology′s Division of International Criminology

Rate this book Rate this book

We would LOVE it if you could help us and other readers by reviewing the book