Criminological Theory: The Essentials, Fourth Edition is a brief yet comprehensive overview of the major concepts and perspectives of the key theories in the evolution of criminology. The new edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest theoretical extensions and empirical research, with links made to specific theories and recent events.

By introducing each step taken in a criminal investigation, this text allows students to gain a clear understanding of the processes involved and helps them to critically assess the interplay of investigations, criminology and forensics.

This Handbook interrogates a key issue in the study of social work worldwide. Edited by the most respected researchers in the field, it brings together a truly international array of contributors.

Crime Analysis With Crime Mapping introduces crime analysis, both the practice and profession, and supports the understanding of it all through discussing concepts, theories, practices, data, analysis techniques, and the relationship with policing.

Reflecting the broad nature of this area, this book goes beyond merely looking at organised crime and terrorism to present readers with a wide-ranging introduction, explaining the real-world relevance of all key theories and providing plenty of guidance for wider reading

International in scope, Security and Crime is an authoritative and multidisciplinary analysis of the relationship between security and crime, addressing much of the confusion about its nature and meaning, clarifying its relevance to criminological analysis, and giving due attention to the interdisciplinary nature of the topic.

Addresses all the major areas of debate including organised crime, human rights, transnational policing and accountability.

A user-friendly book that explores and reflects on effective practice in this key area of the social work curriculum, children and families.

Focuses on the modern aspects of the Criminal Justice, from 1900 to the present. This book offers students the advanced in historical scholarship that made relevant to their needs as future practitioners in the field.