An invaluable companion for students studying or about to study criminology. Maintaining its clear style and comprehensive coverage of core skills, the book includes a much needed new chapter on plagiarism, and has been updated with additional information on e-resources and the varying educational levels within a degree.

Provides students with an integrated framework for understanding the US criminal justice system with a diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary approach and thematic focus. In this title, material from the social sciences is incorporated to highlight the intersection between criminal law and key social issues.