Applied Criminology
- Brian Stout - Western Sydney University, Australia, University of Western Sydney, Australia
- Joe Yates - Liverpool John Moores University, UK
- Brian Williams
Criminal Justice Policy
Each chapter engages with the application of criminology in a particular area of the community and criminal justice system, and offers:
- An overview of the relationship between criminological theory and policy and practice developments
- Critical reflection on whether criminology has been meaningfully engaged – paying particular attention to the contemporary issues and debates
- Evaluation of the implications for diverse communities, paying particular attention to discrimination and oppression and criminal justice values
- Summaries, case studies and further reading to support knowledge and understanding
'This is an impressively current and relevant introduction to criminology in its applied form by some leading experts in their fields. A fitting tribute to Brian Williams (who was concerned always about the impact of criminal justice and penal policies and practice on both victims and offenders), this book fills a significant gap in criminological literature and is destined to become a core text for students of criminology and, hopefully for policy makers and practitioners too.'
Dr. Maurice Vanstone
Reader in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Swansea University
'This is an excellent book which reflects not just the authors' impressive knowledge of theory and research but their commitment to work constructively and creatively at the interfaces between theory, research, policy and practice. Far from offering a sterile and uncritical administrative criminology, this book meets head-on Nils Christie's challenge that criminology be 'problem-raising' as well as 'problem-solving' for the state and its agencies of crime control. It deserves to be widely read by practitioners, managers, policy-makers, students and academics alike.'
Dr Fergus McNeill, Glasgow School of Social Work, Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde
I liked the individual articles that discussed various forms of application. These discussions were thorough and addressed some important applicaton issues. I used the book in my criminology course last semester (Fall 2009). I will teach the course again next Fall 2010 and will consider using it again. My only issue was that the students did not find it as well received as I. It did focus on a UK point of view, which I think resulted in a little bit of indifference for my students since it wasn't a comparative course. This could be correctable on my part by changing the course content to reflect a comparative viewpoint. I will consider this before I teach the course again.
A well edited text with some very useful contributions by key academics in the field. The boxes for chapter summaries and key points are very helpful for students new to the topic.
This book has been added as recommended reading but also included in the general list of books which we recommend to students for use throughout their degree. There are few textbooks explictly exploring applied criminology and this has to be one of the best available.
The authors have created a learning resource that will help students make the link between theory and policy. This text provides a strong introduction to the subject and is written in a way that interacts with students. Providing chapter summaries, highlighting key terms and definitions, providing case studies and references for further reading has made this an important text for Criminology students.
This test has now been added to my students recommended reading list. A text which will follow them throughout their criminological journey
Easy to digest, good analysis of a range of issues discussed within Criminology.
A useful book which helps inform the step from theory to practice and allows students to see how the more academic theories can apply in a modern world.
I am hoping to use this text on the criminology module. It is relevant and easy to follow. I don't think it will be the key text though.
Excellent, comprehensive book which really does the author proud. My students will find this helpful as a great introduction to the application of criminology