Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology offers a comprehensive introduction to criminological theory. The book introduces readers to key sociological theories, such as anomie and strain, and examines how traditional approaches have influenced the ways in which crime and deviance are constructed. It provides a nuanced account of contemporary theories and debates, and includes chapters covering feminist criminology, critical masculinities, cultural criminology, green criminology, and postcolonial theory, among others. Case studies in each chapter demonstrate how sociological theories can manifest within and influence the criminal justice system and social policy. Each chapter also features margin definitions and timelines of contributions to key theories, reflection questions and end-of-chapter questions that prompt students reflection. Written by an expert team of academics from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Crime, Deviance and Society is a highly engaging and accessible introduction to the field for students of criminology and criminal justice.

Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology

Politics & Social Sciences

Ryan, Emma

Walters, Reece

Beckley, Alan

Taylor, Emmeline

Cunneen, Chris

Poynting, Scott

Rawlinson, Paddy

Kramer, Ronald

Rodas, Ana

Simpson, Melanie

Gore, Ashlee

Porter, Amanda

Russell, Emma

Social Sciences

Cambridge University Press

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Daring to Invent: 8 Steps to Turn Your Idea into a Successful Product (Inventor)

Business & Money

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Independently published

Less Stress More Success – with 6 Small Steps What if you could finally make key life decisions with poise and confidence – unburdened by worry and self-doubt? Do you find yourself stuck in mediocrity even after years of telling yourself, this year is going to be different? Why does that always happen? Here is why. Your feelings about success and failure accumulate over time to form a mental comfort zone that exactly defines what you can and cannot do. Unfortunately, that comfort zone, designed to keep you safe from harm, also cancels out big changes – that is why you are continually stuck – unable to change. The way to solve this problem is to make very small changes that sneak past the comfort zone. In this book, Mr. Beckley unveils the secret: 6 small strategic steps, that when combined together, produce a dramatic transformation far greater than the sum of its parts. You will learn:  How to tame your ‘monkey mind’ – and gain clarity in decision-making The secret to activating your RAS – to convert hopes and intentions into reality The trick entrepreneurs use to conquer worry and act decisively The secret way to postpone problems – to gain focus and better solve them How thinking like an intrapreneur makes you and your boss happier How to plan your own exit from work – with a career satisfaction grid How to make your fitness measurable and achievable – no matter how busy you are  If you want less stress and more success, buy this book now!

6 Small Steps to Big Change: How to Upgrade Your Life One Tiny Action at a Time

Self-Help

Self-Esteem

Policing, Ethics and Human Rights (Policing and Society Series)

Ethical and human rights issues have assumed an increasingly high profile in the wake of miscarriages of justice, racism (Lawrence Inquiry), incompetence and corruption - in both Britain and overseas. At the same time the implementation of the Human Rights Act 1998 in England and Wales will have a major impact on policing, challenging many of the assumptions about how policing is carried out. This book aims to provide an accessible introduction to the key issues surrounding ethics in policing, linking this to recent developments and new human rights legislation. It sets out a powerful case for a modern 'ethical policing' approach. Policing, Ethics and Human Rights argues that securing and protecting human rights should be a major, if not the major, rationale for public policing.

Neyroud, Peter

Willan

Human Rights - Pocket Guide: For Police Officers and Support Staff

Politics & Government

New Police Bookshop (Surrey)

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