Introduction to Criminology
9781779563446
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Arcler Education Inc
Overview
This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of criminology and the study of crime. It covers theories of criminal behavior, the history of criminology, and the role of the criminal justice system. Topics include types of crime, methods of crime measurement, and crime prevention strategies. The book also explores sociological, psychological, and economic perspectives on crime. Contemporary issues such as cybercrime and terrorism are discussed. The text is intended for students in criminology and criminal justice programs.
Author Bio
Sue Strickland-Lord is a college lecturer in Social Sciences, lecturing for over twenty years in several UK colleges. She specialises in Criminology and has a 1st Class degree in Criminology from the University of Winchester and a MSc in Criminal Justice, with merit from the University of Portsmouth. Sue achieved particularly high grades in her dissertations with pass percentages at 85% and she has been able to pass on those skills to many of her students who have excelled in their educational achievement. Sue works hard to introduce students to the world of Criminology and inspires students to research the subject thoroughly and understand it fully to support their own academic writing. Many of her students have gone on to gain their educational aspirations and go on to work in areas such as criminal justice, policing, law and prison services. Her own career as also included working with vulnerable victims and writing educational programmes within prison reform.