{"product_id":"criminology-a-contemporary-introduction-paperback","title":"Criminology: A Contemporary Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTony Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCriminology \u003c\/strong\u003eis a contemporary, applied, and critical criminology textbook that demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of criminology, and the links between criminological enquiry and wider social and global issues and processes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Concise, focused and engaging, this second edition masterfully conveys the key issues and perspectives within criminology with ease, and it is accompanied by a range of features to support and test student learning in each chapter. Tony Murphy′s accessible writing style and valuable expertise enables students to connect with core and emergent topics and themes within the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis fully updated new edition includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- A brand new chapter on social harm \/ beyond criminology (inclusive of social murder, structural violence, social protest and its governance)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- More social media focus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Topical examples e.g., material on feminicide in relation to counting crime, the creation of new offences in relation to Covid and how this relates to the various definitions of crime, the Afghanistan debacle and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is an essential introductory text that provides the foundation needed for studies in criminology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTony Murphy \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Staff Tutor in Criminology at the Open University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTony Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Staff Tutor in Criminology, and Associate Lecturer at the Open University, and until recently, a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Sheffield Hallam University. He has also held positions at Kaplan \/ University of Essex Online; the University of Westminster, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Tony is currently studying for a D.Phil at the University of Oxford, researching penal transportation. He previously studied at LSE and the Open University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.25 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 27, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50382733803757,"sku":"9781529600308","price":129.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/hSNRaqrYbf9781529600308.webp?v=1785706357","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/criminology-a-contemporary-introduction-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}