The Criminology and Criminal Justice Companion

Abstract

Cover -- Brief Contents -- Contents -- List of Tables -- List of Figures -- Key Criminological Research Debates -- Features to Aid Your Learning -- 1 Introduction -- What Is The Criminology and Criminal Justice Companion? -- How to Use This Book -- 2 Studying Criminology -- What Is Criminology? -- What Is Crime? -- Why Study Criminology? -- Studying Criminology -- How Should I Approach My Criminology Course? -- 3 Key Theories and Theorists -- Criminological Theory in Context -- Exploring Theories of Crime -- 4 Criminological Research -- Why Is Research Important in Criminology? -- Researching Crime -- Research Ethics -- Research Design -- Research Methods -- Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Research -- Evaluating Existing Research -- 5 Key and Emerging Issues in Criminology -- Social Aspects in Criminal Justice -- Victims and the Justice System -- Types of Crime -- Emerging Issues -- 6 The Criminal Justice System -- The Function of the Criminal Justice System -- Perspectives on Criminal Justice -- The Criminal Justice System Process -- Sectors Within the Criminal Justice System -- Juvenile Justice -- 7 Careers in Criminology -- Career Pathways -- How Do I Make Myself Marketable and Competitive? -- 8 Key Terms, Concepts and Definitions -- Quick Reference for Terms, Concepts and Definitions -- References -- Index.