Criminology: A Very Short Introduction

by Tim Newburn

Book Overview

Crime is big news. From murder to theft to drug gangs, crime and criminal justice affect the lives of millions of people worldwide. Hardly surprisingly, crime has been pushed high up the public policy agenda across the world. But how can we measure crime, or evaluate the effectiveness of preventative measures? Does the threat of prison reduce someone's likelihood of reoffending, or would rehabilitation be more constructive?

In this Very Short...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199643253
• ISBN13: 9780199643257
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.5" x 7.1"