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A good introductory textbook for undergraduate criminology students

An impressive collection of material, with wide ranging work from accomplished academics and researchers.
An important book covering a range of crucial issues.

This is an excellent introduction to criminological theory. Its strength lies in being an edited volume and not reliant on one or several writers trying to summarise the vast canon of theory, always a tough call. What were provided with is an impressive array of leading scholars with dedicated chapters outlining the entire theoretical corpus, including newer areas of theoretical endeavour. Mostly this consists of sophisticated treatments avoiding vulgar readings and simplistic understandings common to many introductionary texts.

The book wasn't exactly what I expected as the content was generally only suitable for students with an efficient background in criminological theory. I will reccomend it to the LRC as it would be a valuable research tool for Level 6, dissertation, and postgraduate students.

This book is an essential text for students. It provides clear guidance and explanation on key criminological theories.

This book provides an excellent collection of criminological perspectives. It is accessible to students wishing to find information and is clearly written. A welcome recommended text for students.

One of a number of general books for criminological theory but one that is set out quite well which enables students to find initial information with links to more in depth coverage elsewhere. For that reason, it is one of the first ports of call for students grappling with theoretical challenges

The text is extremely useful to any criminology student. The book proves most useful when looking at specialist aspects of criminological study and is presented in a clear and accessible format.

This book provides an excellent collection of criminological theorising. It enables the reader to reflect critically upon the theoretical positions posed and how they can be applied to contemporary issues/problems.

An excellent addition to the criminology theory genre of texts; thorough, accessible and well-written.

An invaluable resource for students at any level, particularly for those looking for explanations and updates on traditional theories.

The book is a much needed and welcomed addition to our list of recommended texts for our students. It is suggested that they purchase or consult a library copy alongside 'Criminological Perspectives' also published by Sage. This book is great for background reading for students and given its clearly written chapters will enable them to begin to understand theories before pursuing them more in depth by reading the original texts.

A useful text to compliment other texts.

This book brings together key criminological theories but, more importantly, updates these to include 'new directions', including green and global criminologies which, whilst more perspectives than theories, are lacking in many similar texts

This is an important text/handbook in this field, however, it is too costly for most of our students, and some of the content is beyond undergraduate students. I have set it as a recommended addition to the required textbook (Crime and Criminology 5e) for the more advanced students to use.

This book will be very useful for my final year students studying Criminology, especially helping them to think more critically about crime and justice. I enjoyed reading the chapter on ‘Labelling, Social Reaction and Social Constructionism’ by John Muncie.

Excellent, a must have for students studying criminological theory

Great book very useful for my students, feedback from them was: Easy to read and comprehensive.

This is an important text for students getting to grips with sociological and criminological topic matter. It provides thorough but easy to follow accounts of theoretical development, which gives students the confidence that they haven't 'missed anything out' and is a helpful signpost for further reading.

There are some very interesting chapters in the book, particularly regarding new advances in this field. We don't have a core textbook and students are recommended to read a number of books in this subject area.