Criminological Perspectives

Essential Readings

Criminological Perspectives remains the most authoritative collection of criminological classics. Now in its third edition, it has been updated to reflect many of the global risks and harms that contemporary criminology is concerned with. Eugene McLaughlin and John Muncie have successfully navigated a complex theoretical and conceptual landscape and made it intelligible for students and established scholars alike. Criminological Perspectives remains indispensible.
Professor Yvonne Jewkes
Professor of Criminology, University of Leicester

Criminological Perspectives offers an exceptional array of key readings in criminology, carefully selected to represent the richness and diversity of the discipline. This 3rd Edition builds on the strengths of previous volumes, combining classic statements with the latest key contributions - an invaluable resource for all students of criminology.
Professor Majid Yar
University of Hull

The only indispensible general criminology reader on the market. Comprehensive in its coverage, judicious in its selectivity and organisation, and sophisticated in its contextualising commentaries, McLaughlin and Muncie's substantially revised collection of key and classic readings is becoming something of a classic itself. A truly must have book.
Dr Chris Greer
Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, City University London

Containing over fifty edited readings on the study of crime and its control, Criminological Perspectives is an essential book for students seeking to develop their knowledge of criminology and its relevance and impact today.
Professor Peter Francis
Northumbria University

I can certainly see the marketability of this text - providing students with a pragmatic interpretation of some of the most commonly identified paradigms

good to see some more up to date readings - bringing these sorts of 'essential reading' books into modern era - good selection of readings.

A well selected text that makes key articles in the field available to students

This text is an excellent one for students studying criminology. It is a useful and accessible text and helps students to become involved in criminological debates.

Good core text for criminology and sociology students if they need their memories refreshing or want to brush up on key criminological concepts. This is used for a thrid year criminology/sociology core theory unit at MMU.

Great, comprehensive, well organised and accessible.

This book provides topical and classic texts relevant for a criminological theory undergraduate course. There is an excellent expanded section on governance and control which forms a valuable addition to this latest edition.

This is an invaluable book for students. It provides a comprehensive collection of the essential criminological texts, and equips the reader with the skills to engage with theory and concepts.

As good as ever, but with interesting new chapters added. Still the most comprehensive reader with original texts for students.