Criminology, Crime and Justice in Ireland An Introduction

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Synopsis

This book offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to criminology in Ireland. Logically structured and clearly written, this book explores theory and empirical research through real-life examples from an Irish context. Engaging and challenging, this book encourages critical thinking about, and understanding of, crime and crime control in Ireland, North and South.
The book covers the canon of criminological theory, from classical and psychological approaches right through to the contemporary. It offers an overview of the Irish criminal justice system, including the police, prisons and alternatives to punishment. It covers key criminological themes such as victims and victimology, gender, the drug trade and its regulation, terrorism and political violence, and desistance and the life course. Key features include:


Critical assessment of key criminological theories, which are later woven into discussions of key thematic areas;


Case studies of historical and contemporary Irish events, including the Magdalene Laundries, gangland feuds and the decriminalisation of drugs;


Extensive reading lists of key academic texts and relevant Irish literature, movies, music and art.

This book is the only comprehensive criminology textbook specifically designed for the Irish undergraduate curriculum. It is essential reading for all criminology students in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and will also be of interest to postgraduates and academics looking for an overview of Irish Criminology.

Book details

Author:
James Windle, Orla Lynch, Kevin Sweeney, Maggie O'Neill, Fiona Donson, James Cuffe
ISBN:
9781000685367
Related ISBNs:
9780367490621, 9781003044284, 9780367490638
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
280
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2022-10-10
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2023
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Social Studies