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Criminology, Crime and Justice in Ireland - An Introduction (Paperback)
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Criminology, Crime and Justice in Ireland - An Introduction (Paperback)
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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.
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