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Neil Brewer and Robyn Louise YoungPbk | 224pp | 9781849054041 | 19/06/2015A$39.99 | NZ$48.99 | Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Guided by empirical research, psychological theory andillustrative case studies involving adults with ASD whohave been implicated in crimes, Robyn L. Young and NeilBrewer explain why. They examine the pivotal cognitive,social and behavioural characteristics unique to ASD(such as weak Theory of Mind, restricted interests andacute sensory sensitivities) that individually or ininteraction may contribute to individuals becominginvolved in illegal activities. They then discuss how thesesame characteristics can result in ongoing ineffectiveinteraction with the criminal justice system. Arguing thatthe forensic assessment of individuals with ASD requires
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AUTISM AND ASPERGERS Crime and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Myths and Mechanisms
Kenneth W Wanberg and Harvey B MilkmanPbk | 312pp | 9781412905916 | 1/01/2006A$47.99 | NZ$57.99 | Sage Publications Inc
This text presents effective cognitive behaviouraltreatment approaches for changing the behaviours ofindividuals who have both problems of substance abuseand criminal behaviour. The text unveils a state of theart approach for effectively preventing criminalrecidivism and substance abuse relapse withincommunity based and correctional settings.
COUNSELLING GENERAL Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change, Pathways to Responsible Living (The Participant's Workbook) 2ed
Fiona BrookmanPbk | 368pp | 9780761947554 | 1/01/2005A$75 | NZ$92 | Sage Publications Ltd
Why do people kill? How is homicide investigated?What are the patterns and characteristics of homicide?How can it be prevented? This is a comprehensive andchallenging text unravelling the phenomenon ofhomicide. The text is unique in its focus, coverage, andstyle and bridges a major gap in criminologicalliterature. Whilst focused in several respects upon theU.K. experience, the text also draws upon and makes asignificant contribution to international literature,research, and debate.
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CRIMINOLOGY Understanding Homicide
Gerry Johnstone and Tony WardPbk | 232pp | 9781412911245 | 1/12/2009A$69 | NZ$84 | Sage Publications Ltd
What is the definition of 'crime'? Law and Crime helpsthe criminologist to understand how the law constructscrime and how one might engage in critical analysis ofsuch legal constructions. It uses a thematic approach tocomprehensively explore the relationship betweencriminal conduct, criminal justice and the law. The textintroduces key topics in criminal law scholarship forcriminologists. Aimed at students with no priorknowledge of law, the text includes many usefulfeatures to enhance understanding, from chapteroverviews and key terms to study questions andsuggestions for further reading.
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Law and Crime
Stacy MallicoatPbk | 456pp | 9781483318738 | 9/08/2016A$161 | NZ$194 | Sage Publications Inc
Crime and Criminal Justice: Concepts and Controversiesintroduces students to the key concepts of the criminaljustice system and invites them to explore emergingissues. Students will gain a balanced perspective of thecriminal justice system through Current Controversydebates at the end of each chapter that motivatestudents to apply what they learned by criticallyanalyzing and discussing the pros and cons of the issuespresented. Examining important, but often overlooked,components, such as the role of victims and policy,Crime and Criminal Justice helps students develop afoundational understanding of the structures, agencies,
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Timothy Capron and Stephanie MizrahiPbk | 608pp | 9781412997126 | 1/08/2015A$141 | NZ$169 | Sage Publications Inc
Terrorism and Homeland Security: A Text/Readeruniquely takes a regional approach to combininginformation found in a traditional text with a variety ofpublished articles on terrorism and homeland security.Authors Timothy A Capron and Stephanie B. Mizrahiprovide students with a broad overview of the materialfollowed by a deeper exploration of each issue throughcarefully selected journal articles. Students will beexposed to original research and literature in this area,and encouraged to think critically and analytically aboutthe state of studies in terrorism and homeland security.ANCILLARY MATERIAL: Companion website for students
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Cyndi BanksPbk | 472pp | 9781506326054 | 8/03/2016A$183 | NZ$221 | Sage Publications Inc
Criminal Justice Ethics, Fourth Edition seeks to examinethe criminal justice system through an ethical lens, toidentify ethical issues in practice and theory, to exploreethical dilemmas, and to suggest how ethical issues anddilemmas faced by criminal justice professionals mightbe resolved. Author Cyndi Banks presents a uniquediscussion of ethical issues by exploring moral dilemmasfaced by professionals in the criminal justice systembefore examining the major theoretical foundations ofethics. This distinct organisation allows students tounderstand real life ethical issues before grappling withphilosophical approaches to the resolution of those
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Criminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice 4ed
Michael Cavadino, James Dignan and George Pbk | 400pp | 9781446207253 | 30/04/2013A$68 | NZ$83 | Sage Publications Ltd
Fully revised and updated to account for recent changesin the Criminal Justice System, the new edition includes:expanded material on restorative justice; an expandedsection on gender; greater coverage of comparativeissues; and critical coverage of the deepening penalcrisis, including sections on the managerial crisis and thecrisis of accountability. The Penal System consolidatesand builds on the successful formula of the fourthedition, bringing the text in line with the key issuesfacing the Criminal Justice System today. COURSE USE:Will suit undergraduate students taking modules oncriminal justice and prisons/punishment. ANCILLARY
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J Robert Lilly, Francis T Cullen and RichaPbk | 568pp | 9781452258164 | 18/11/2014A$102 | NZ$124 | Sage Publications Inc
Offering a rich introduction to how scholars analysecrime, Criminological Theory: Context andConsequencesmoves readers beyond a commonsenseknowledge of crime to a deeper understanding of theimportance of theory in shaping crime control policies.The Sixth Edition of the authors' clear, accessible, andthoroughly revised text covers traditional andcontemporary theory within a larger sociological andhistorical context. The authors include new sources thatassess the empirical status of the major theories, andupdated coverage of crime control policies.
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Ronet Bachman and Russell SchuttPbk | 544pp | 9781506306810 | 19/01/2016A$144 | NZ$174 | Sage Publications Inc
The Practice of Research in Criminology and CriminalJustice continues to provide complete coverage of theuse and results of the contemporary methods employedin criminology and criminal justice research today. Theauthors teach research design and techniques within thecontext of substantive criminology and criminal justiceissues of interest to students who will becomeprofessionals in the field. Students learn about the widerealm of research methods available to them, delvedeeper into topics relevant to their field of study, andbenefit from the wide variety of exercises included thathelp them practice as they learn.
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The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice 6ed
Matthew LippmanPbk | 440pp | 9781506349039 | 20/09/2016A$153 | NZ$184 | Sage Publications Inc
Essential Criminal Law 2ed equips students with afoundational and practical understanding of criminal lawas well as encouraging strong legal reasoning skills forstudents with no prior exposure to case law. Awardwinning professor and bestselling author MatthewLippman guides students through the complexities ofthe legal system using thought provoking examples ofreal life crimes and legal defenses, along with highlyapproachable case analyses.
ANCILLARY MATERIAL: Companion Website forinstructors.
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Nicole Rafter, Chad Posick and Michael RocPbk | 416pp | 9781479894697 | 30/07/2016A$61 | NZ$75 | New York University Press
In this second edition of The Criminal Brain, NicoleRafter, Chad Posick, and Michael Rocque describe earlybiological theories of crime and provide a lively, up todate overview of the newest research in biosocialcriminology. New chapters introduce the theories of thelatter part of the 20th century; apply and critically assesscurrent biosocial and evolutionary theories, thedevelopments in neuro imaging, and recentprogressions in fields such as epigenetics; and finally,provide a vision for the future of criminology and crimepolicy from a biosocial perspective.
The Criminal Brain: Understanding Biological Theories of Crime 2ed
Brian PaynePbk | 504pp | 9781506344775 | 19/07/2016A$138 | NZ$166 | Sage Publications Inc
The thoroughly updated second edition ofWhite CollarCrime: The Essentials continues to be a comprehensive,yet concise, resource addressing the most importanttopics students need to know about white collar crime.Author Brian K. Payne provides a theoretical frameworkand context for students that explores such timelytopics as crimes by workers, sales oriented systems,crimes in the health care system, crimes by criminaljustice professionals and politicians, crimes in theeducational system, crimes in economic andtechnological systems, corporate crime, environmentalcrime, and more.
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Eve S Buzawa, Carl G Buzawa and Evan D StaPbk | 472pp | 9781483365305 | 1/12/2015A$135 | NZ$163 | Sage Publications Inc
Responding to Domestic Violence provides a strongfocus on the criminal justice system's responses todomestic violence and a comprehensive overview ofpublic and non profit social service and healthcareservices and interventions. This text includes studentfriendly material: end of chapter summaries and reviewquestions, "Best Practices" sidebars, victim and offendercase studies, and interviews with figures in the field.COURSE USE: Suitable for undergraduate and graduatecourses in Criminal Justice and Criminology. ANCILLARYMATERIAL: Companion website.
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Responding to Domestic Violence: The Integration of Criminal Justice and Human Services 5ed
Anthony WalshPbk | 408pp | 9781483350691 | 15/07/2014A$92 | NZ$112 | Sage Publications Inc
This well written overview of the major theoreticalperspectives and crime types covered in mostintroductory criminology courses covers the most up todate theories and research of the field in a concise, costeffective format. Each chapter includes chapter openingvignettes, photos, case studies, and tables and figures toengage student interest. In the often difficult theorychapters, summary tables that compare and contrasttheories and Concluding Policy and Prevention sectionspromote a deep understanding of criminologicalconcepts. ANCILLARY MATERIAL: Companion websitefor instructors and students.
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Criminology: The Essentials 2ed
Marinella MarmoPbk | 240pp | 9781412919258 | 14/05/2016A$64 | NZ$78 | Sage Publications Ltd
From trafficking to cybercrime, from terrorism toorganised crime, the challenges presented byglobalisation to systems of criminal justice are immense.This major new textbook offers a comprehensiveintroduction to international issues in crime and itscontrol. The book covers essential theories in anaccessible fashion, clearly explaining their relevance tocontemporary concerns. It goes on to deal with a rangeof substantive topics in international criminology.
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Transnational Crime and Criminal Justice
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Marisa Silvestri and Chris Crowther-DoweyPbk | 368pp | 9781473902190 | 14/05/2016A$76 | NZ$92 | Sage Publications Ltd
This text is a comprehensive and critical introduction tothe field of gender and crime, re thinking the keythemes and debates within a human rights framework.Integrating empirical, theoretical and policy relatedmaterial, this second edition has been significantlyupdated.
COURSE USE: Essential reading for those studyingcriminology, sociology, social policy and gender studies.
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Barry Goldson and John MunciePbk | 280pp | 9781446210833 | 11/04/2015A$64 | NZ$78 | Sage Publications Ltd
Building upon the success of the first edition, thissecond, and substantially revised, edition of YouthCrime and Justice comprises a range of cutting edgecontributions from leading national and internationalresearchers. An authoritative and accessible book,Youth Crime and Justice 2ed provides a coherent,comprehensive and fully up to date analysis ofcontemporary developments and debates.
COURSE USE: Upper level undergraduate andpostgraduate Criminology and Criminal Justice andYouth Studies students.
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Youth Crime and Justice 2ed
Katja Franko AasPbk | 280pp | 9781446201985 | 30/04/2013A$66 | NZ$79 | Sage Publications Ltd
Globalization and Crime brings together the closelyrelated subjects of criminology and global sociology andexamines established topics such as transnationalpolicing and organised crime. It also delves into newterritory and explores the issues surroundinginternational criminal justice, human rights, comparativecriminology, green criminology and financial crime. Newto this edition is a chapter dedicated to the impact ofthe war on terror on the rule of law and a detaileddiscussion on the growing topic of cosmopolitancriminology.
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Kevin J Strom and Matthew J HickmanPbk | 312pp | 9781452276885 | 28/04/2014A$93 | NZ$112 | Sage Publications Inc
One of the central themes of this text is that socialscience research can inform us about the utility offorensic science with respect to both the criminalinvestigative and adjudicative processes. A secondtheme of this book concerns questions about thescientific underpinnings of forensic services, includingthe accuracy and scientific methods of certain forensicdisciplines as well as the influence of externalities. Afinal theme explores the role of the crime laboratory inthe American justice system and how it is evolving, inconcert with technological advancements as well aschanging demands and competing pressures for
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Majid YarPbk | 232pp | 9781446201947 | 31/05/2013A$63 | NZ$76 | Sage Publications Ltd
Cybercrime is a complex and ever changingphenomenon. This text offers a clear and engagingintroduction to this fascinating subject by situating it inthe wider context of social, political, cultural andeconomic change. Taking into account recentdevelopments in social networking and mobilecommunications, this new edition tackles a range ofthemes spanning criminology, sociology, law, politics,and cultural studies, including: computer hacking; cyberterrorism; piracy and intellectual property theft;financial fraud and identity theft; hate speech; internetpornography; online stalking; policing the internet; and
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Klaus von LampePbk | 488pp | 9781452203508 | 4/08/2015A$106 | NZ$128 | Sage Publications Inc
Organized Crime: Analyzing Illegal Activities, CriminalStructures, and Extra legal Governance provides asystematic overview of the processes and structurescommonly labelled “organised crime,” drawing on thepertinent empirical and theoretical literature primarilyfrom North America, Europe, and Australia. The mainemphasis is placed on a comprehensive classificatoryscheme that highlights underlying patterns anddynamics, rather than particular historicalmanifestations of organised crime.
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Organized Crime: Analyzing Illegal Activities, Criminal Structures, and Extra-legal Governance
Yvonne JewkesPbk | 352pp | 9781446272534 | 28/02/2015A$73 | NZ$89 | Sage Publications Ltd
This text critically examines the complex interactionsbetween media and crime. Written with an engagingand authoritative voice, it guides students through allthe key issues, ranging from news reporting of crime,media constructions of children and women, moralpanics and media and the police to 'reality' crime shows,surveillance, and social control. This new edition alsoexplores innovations in technology and forms ofreporting, including citizen journalism.
COURSE USE: Students of criminology, media studies,cultural studies, and sociology.
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Media and Crime 3ed
James TreadwellPbk | 232pp | 9781446256091 | 31/12/2012A$55.99 | NZ$68 | Sage Publications Ltd
This is an essential introduction to undergraduatestudies in criminology. Short, clear and concise, itprovides you with a comprehensive overview of the keythemes covered on your criminology course, and offersinvaluable advice on how to excel at your studies. Thesecond edition provides: Summaries of key coursecontent, including new sections on race and ethnicity,cybercrime, ordinary crime, state crime, global andcomparative criminology, green criminology andzemiology A helpful study skills section with extensiveadvice on how to write essays and pass exams, includingnew sections on how to avoid plagiarism and how to
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Criminology: The Essentials 2ed
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Phyllis GerstenfeldPbk | 440pp | 9781506345444 | 2/05/2017A$98 | NZ$119 | Sage Publications Inc
Hate Crimes, Fourth Edition, is the most accessible andcomprehensive textbook on hate crimes available withits wide range of interdisciplinary coverage and firstperson vignettes. The text is multidisciplinary in itsapproach, broad in its scope, and scholarly in itscontents. It will continue to teach students newconcepts, and also inform them of ongoingdevelopments in the field. This text combinesinformation from a variety of sources into a singleformat which is easily understood by all students.
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Pamela Davies, Peter Francis and Chris GrePbk | 304pp | 9781446255919 | 13/05/2017A$74 | NZ$89 | Sage Publications Ltd
This second edition has been fully revised andexpanded, spanning the key perspectives and key issuesin victimology. Covering the crucial theoretical, socialand political contexts in victimology, the text includes:new chapters on defining and constructing victims; fearand vulnerability; sexuality; white collar crime and theimplications of crime policy on victims; a global range ofhistorical and theoretical perspectives in victimology;and a new chapter on researching victims of crime; andre inforces and consolidates learning through criticalthinking sections.
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Michelle Inderbitzin, Kristin Bates and RaPbk | 648pp | 9781506327914 | 26/07/2016A$173 | NZ$209 | Sage Publications Inc
Deviance and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective,Second Edition serves as a guide to students delving intothe fascinating world of deviance for the first time.Authors Michelle Inderbitzin, Kristin A. Bates, and RandyGainey offer a clear overview of issues and perspectivesin the field, including introductions to classic and currentsociological theories as well as research on definitionsand causes of deviance and reactions to deviantbehavior. The unique text/reader format provides thebest of both worlds, offering both substantial originalchapters that clearly explain and outline the sociologicalperspectives on deviance, along with carefully selected
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Jill Harrison, Daniel Weisman and Joseph ZPbk | 304pp | 9780826194480 | 28/05/2017A$81 | NZ$97 | Springer Publishing Co
This user friendly guide to effective writing for thejustice system teaches readers to write cogently andaccurately across the spectrum of criminal justicerelated disciplines. With an examination of commonwriting problems that interfere with good reporting anddocumentation, it underscores the importance of skilledwritten communication as a cornerstone of competentpractice within criminology.
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Emma WincupPbk | 216pp | 9781446209141 | 8/04/2017A$67 | NZ$81 | Sage Publications Ltd
Now with new, in depth case studies to really helpstudents visualise the realities of research, this textbookcontinues to provide the guidance to help them bothevaluate existing studies and design their own robust,ethical projects
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Robert Schug and Henry FradellaPbk | 592pp | 9781412987073 | 13/08/2014A$169 | NZ$204 | Sage Publications Inc
A comprehensive summary and critical examination ofthe relationship of mental illness in general, andindividual psychiatric disorders in particular withcriminal, violent, and other forms of anti socialbehaviour. The text examines what is known about thetreatment and social implications of this body ofresearch, including its practical applications within thecriminal justice system.
FORENSIC PSYCHOPATHOLOGYMental Illness and Crime
Curt R Bartol and Anne M BartolPbk | 368pp | 9781412983082 | 5/09/2012A$114 | NZ$138 | Sage Publications Inc
Criminal and Behavioral Profiling, by well establishedauthors Curt and Anne Bartol, presents a realistic andempirically based look at the theory, research, andpractice of modern criminal profiling. Designed for usein a variety of criminal justice and psychology courses,the book delves into the process of identifyingbehavioural tendencies, geographical locations,demographic and biographical descriptors of anoffender (or offenders), and sometimes personalitytraits based on characteristics of the crime. Timelyliterature and case studies from the rapidly growinginternational research in criminal profiling help students
Criminal and Behavioral Profiling
Bruce NewsomePbk | 408pp | 9781452290270 | 19/11/2013A$119 | NZ$145 | Sage Publications Inc
Security risks are the uncertain returns from maliciousand violent activities, such as espionage, sabotage,political instability, insurgency, terrorism, and war. Inrecent years, these risks have intensified, but most riskmanagement is focused on information security orfinancial risks. This is the first book to introduce the fullspectrum of security risks along with their root causesfrom the political to the personal. The aim of this book isto provide practical knowledge of and skills in themanagement of security risks. Risk management is apractical skill set, with technical skills needed forunderstanding the drivers of risk and in controlling
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Matthew R LippmanPbk | 592pp | 9781412987547 | 9/09/2014A$139 | NZ$169 | Sage Publications Inc
Law and Society offers a contemporary yet concisedescription of the structure and function of legalinstitutions, along with a lively discussion of bothcriminal and civil law, as well as basic legal doctrine.Unlike comparable books on law and society availabletoday, Matthew Lippman takes an interdisciplinaryapproach to integrate distinctive coverage of diversity,inequality, and globalism through an organized theme ina strong narrative. This practical and invigorating textprovides readers with a better understanding of theconnection between law and society and the impactrecent literature on crime, justice, international human
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Jonathan MatusitzPbk | 520pp | 9781452240282 | 6/09/2012A$163 | NZ$197 | Sage Publications Inc
Based on the premise that terrorism is essentially amessage, Terrorism and Communication: A CriticalIntroduction examines terrorism from a communicationperspective—making it the first text to offer a completepicture of the role of communication in terrorist activity.Through the extensive examination of state of the artresearch on terrorism as well as recent case studies andspeech excerpts, communication and terrorism scholarJonathan Matusitz explores the ways that terroristscommunicate messages through actions and discourse.Using a multifaceted approach, he draws valuableinsights from relevant disciplines, including mass
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS Terrorism and Communication: A Critical Introduction
Alison Wakefield (Oz) and Jenny Fleming (OPbk | 360pp | 9781412930994 | 13/01/2009A$55.99 | NZ$68 | Sage Publications Ltd
The SAGE Dictionary of Policing is the definitivereference tool for students, academics and practitionersin police studies, delivering a complete guide to policingin a comprehensive, easy to use format. Contributionsby 110 of the world's leading academics andpractitioners based in 14 countries map out all the keyconcepts and topics in the field. In addition, it offersonline resources, including free access to key articlesand links to useful websites. COURSE USE: A must havefor students in police studies, criminology and criminaljustice. ANCILLARY MATERIAL: Companion website forinstructors and students.
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Michael RowePbk | 352pp | 9781446255889 | 30/12/2013A$66 | NZ$81 | Sage Publications Ltd
This fully revised edition of the popular textbookcombines a lucid and engaging writing style withcomprehensive coverage of the key issues that surroundPolicing. Thoroughly updated to take account of recentchanges in policy, this text covers everything you needto excel at your studies, including new chapters onGlobal and Transnational Policing, and CriminalInvestigation. Introduction to Policing is essentialreading for your studies in criminology. As well ascovering all the key areas across Policing, it shows youhow to think critically about the various issues andtopics that you'll encounter across your course. COURSE
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Matthew R LippmanPbk | 496pp | 9781483359557 | 14/04/2015A$165 | NZ$198 | Sage Publications Inc
Criminal Evidence is a textbook for a one semestercourse typically in criminal justice programmes. Theclass has obvious relevance to students aspiring tocareers in law enforcement, planning to attend lawschool or pursuing a career involving the judicial system.The text is distinguished by its interactive approach, useof examples, public policy perspective, and reference toactual cases that illustrate the application of the law ofevidence. It highlights the theme of a 'balancing ofinterests' in the law of evidence. ANCILLARY MATERIAL:Companion website for students and instructors.
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Lacey Schaefer, Francis T Cullen and John Pbk | 216pp | 9781506323282 | 1/12/2015A$81 | NZ$98 | Sage Publications Inc
Environmental Corrections builds on the idea ofdeveloping a new paradigm for probation and paroleofficers to use in supervising offenders. Previousattempts to bring the insights of environmentalcriminology into corrections have been modest and thusfar not interconnected. By contrast, by explicitly settingforth environmental corrections, it is possible to openup fresh ideas and practices on how best to helpoffenders avoid returning to crime while on probationand parole.
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Environmental Corrections: A New Paradigm for Supervising Offenders in the Community
Committee Committee on Psychiatry and the Pbk | 211pp | 9780873182195 | 22/03/2016A$65 | NZ$78 | American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Written by a committee of the Group for theAdvancement of Psychiatry, People With Mental Illnessin the Criminal Justice System: A Cry for Help representsthe collective wisdom of leaders in communitypsychiatry and is the third in a series of successfulpublications that have used Dear Abby letters as sourcematerial. The letters, submitted by readers withexperience with mental illness and the criminal justicesystem, constitute a rich, real world repository for thecase stories presented in this fascinating volume. Usingthe experiences shared in the letters, the authorsemploy the Sequential Intercept Model to present a
PSYCHIATRY People With Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System: Answering a Cry for Help
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Curt R Bartol and Anne M BartolPbk | 328pp | 9781483376219 | 13/11/2014A$95 | NZ$115 | Sage Publications Inc
Featuring thirty articles by experts in the field, thisdynamic reader in forensic psychology and criminologyemphasises the ways that forensic psychologists andother clinicians apply psychological knowledge,concepts, and principles on a day to day basis. CurrentPerspectives in Forensic Psychology and CriminalBehavior represents cutting edge research and theory todemonstrate the ways that psychology has contributedto the understanding of criminal behaviour and policiesof the criminal and civil justice systems.
PSYCHOLOGY GENERAL Current Perspectives in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behavior 4ed
Pamela M Davies, Peter Francis and Victor Pbk | 392pp | 9781848606531 | 30/12/2010A$72 | NZ$87 | Sage Publications Ltd
This text brings criminological research alive forstudents. It introduces the processes and practicalitiesof preparing, doing, experiencing and reflecting uponcriminological research. The book is also now fullyequipped with student support features, includingchapter overviews and conclusions, study questions,further reading and a glossary. COURSE USE: It isessential reading for students in criminology andcriminal justice courses. Ebook available9781446209950 A$59.95 NZ$82 2010 Pbk 392pp9781848606531 A$59.95 NZ$82 2010 SagePublications Ltd
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RESEARCH METHODS Doing Criminological Research 2ed
Ronet Bachman and Russell K SchuttPbk | 328pp | 9781483333458 | 14/01/2014A$117 | NZ$139 | Sage Publications Inc
Fundamentals of Research in Criminology and CriminalJustice is a concise resource for understanding themultifaceted subject of research methods in the field ofcriminology and criminal justice. This text uniquely helpsto teach research design and techniques within thecontext of substantive criminology and criminal justiceissues of interest to students and the field. COURSEUSE: Introductory methods text for undergraduateresearch courses in the fields of Criminal Justice andCriminology.
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Cate CurtisHbk | 120pp | 9781473915770 | 5/03/2016A$98 | NZ$117 | Sage Publications Ltd
This text is unlike any other currently on the market. Itbrings together key concepts and theories applicable toanti social behaviour, from across the social sciences,into a cohesive whole. As well as integrating establishedtheories, the most recent evidence on risk, protectiveand resilience factors is surveyed. It begins byestablishing the context for the study of anti socialbehaviour including definitions and parameters, beforemoving on to explore the ideologies and epistemologiesunderpinning ‘anti social behaviour’. Various forms of‘anti social behaviour’ are explored, from the everyday(e.g. a supposed increase in rudeness) to the extreme.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE Anti-Social Behaviour: A multi-national perspective of the everyday to the extreme
Ross Coomber, Karen McElrath, Fiona MeashaPbk | 208pp | 9781847874856 | 29/04/2013A$52.99 | NZ$64 | Sage Publications Ltd
How do we understand drug use? How are drugs relatedto our social worlds? How should drug use beunderstood, approached, and dealt with? Insightful andilluminating, this book successfully discusses drugs insocial contexts. In an elegant manner, the authors bringtogether their different theoretical and practicalbackgrounds, offering a comprehensive andinterdisciplinary introduction that opens up a widescientific understanding moving beyond cultural mythsand presuppositions.
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Joel Caplan and Leslie KennedyPbk | 240pp | 9780520282933 | 28/05/2016A$79 | NZ$95 | University of California Press
Imagine using an evidence based risk managementmodel that enables students and researchers to analysethe spatial dynamics of crime, allocate resources, andimplement custom crime and risk reduction strategiesthat are transparent, measurable, and effective. RiskTerrain Modeling (RTM) diagnoses the spatial attractorsof criminal behaviour and makes accurate forecasts ofwhere crime will occur at the micro level. RTM informsdecisions about how the combined factors thatcontribute to criminal behaviour can be targeted,connections to crime can be monitored, spatialvulnerabilities can be assessed, and actions can be taken
Risk Terrain Modeling: Crime Prediction and Risk Reduction
Tina G Patel and David TyrerPbk | 208pp | 9781849203999 | 30/04/2011A$64 | NZ$78 | Sage Publications Ltd
In a post Macpherson, post 9/11 world, criminal justiceagencies are adapting their responses to criminalbehaviour across diverse ethnic groups. Race, Crime andResistance draws on contemporary theory and a rangeof case studies to consider racial inequalities within thecriminal justice system and related organisations.Exploring the mechanisms of discrimination andexclusion, the book goes beyond superficial assumptionsto examine the ensuing processes of mobilisation andresistance across disadvantaged groups. Empiricallygrounded and theoretically informed, the book criticallyunpicks the persisting concepts of race and ethnicity in
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Gus MartinPbk | 336pp | 9781506330976 | 2/02/2016A$92 | NZ$111 | Sage Publications Inc
Essentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies, 4eby author C. Augustus "Gus" Martin is a concise resourcefor understanding the multifaceted subject of modernterrorism. It can be readily used in conjunction withother resources such as topical texts, specialisedpublications, journal articles, and readers. It is designedfor university students and professionals, and is directedto academic and professional courses of instructionwhose subject areas include terrorism, homelandsecurity, international security, criminal justiceadministration, political conflict, armed conflict, andsocial movements.
TERRORISMEssentials of Terrorism: Concepts and Controversies 4ed
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