Realist Criminology

This book challenges contemporary criminological thinking, providing a thorough critique of mainstream criminology, including both liberal criminology and administrative criminology. It sets a new agenda for theoretical and practical engagement, and for creating a more effective and just criminal justice system.

Author: R. Matthews
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 08/01/2014
Pages: 179
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781137445698

About the Author
Roger Matthews is Professor of Criminology at London South Bank University, UK. He is Head of the Crime Reduction and Community Safety Research Group. He is sole author of Armed Robbery and Prostitution, Politics and Policy . He has also produced joint authored texts on community safety and edited a number of books on criminological theory, imprisonment and crime control.