Defining criminology Even the very short discussion so far should have alerted you to the fact that criminology is a complex subject which has a number of historical roots and, as we will see, a number of quite different approaches in its contemporary guise. On this basis, coming up with a definition of our subject matter is almost not only a difficult task but, quite probably, an impossible one. However, in order to bring a tiny bit more certainty to this rather uncertain terrain, I will borrow an approach to our subject matter first offered by one of the towering figures of twentiethcentury criminology. Edwin Sutherland – someone who you will get to meet regularly throughout this book – defined In response to exciting developments in genetics, neuroscience and evolutionary psychology, a number of criminologists have embraced the position that criminal behaviour is the product of biological, psychological, and sociological factors operating together in complex ways. They have come to realize that if they are to capture the dynamic nature of criminal behaviour then they must span multiple levels of analysis and thus multiple disciplines. The explosion of interest in this field of biosocial criminology over the past ten years means that the time is ripe for this research companion aimed at graduate students and scholars, giving them an essential overview of the current state of research in the field. The authors are experts in a variety of disciplines (sociology, psychology, biology, criminal justice, and neuroscience), but they all have in common a strong interest in criminal behaviour. This unique book is essential and accessible reading for all students and scholars in the field. White-collar and corporate crime Introduction Edwin Sutherland and white-collar crime Distinguishing between white-collar and corporate crime Exploring white-collar crime Theft at work Fraud Employment offences Consumer offences Food offences Environmental crime State-corporate crime Explaining white-collar and corporate crime Differential association Self-control Neutralisation Critical theory Shaming Understanding white-collar crime White-collar offenders Victims of white-collar crime The extent of white-collar crime The impact of white-collar crime Understanding impact: the qualitative dimension Controlling white-collar crime Regulating white-collar crime Self-regulation Questions for further discussion Further reading Websites The ‘Lombrosian project’ – studies which sought to examine the characteristics of ‘criminals’ and ‘non-criminals’ with a view to being able to distinguish the groups, thereby developing an understanding of the causes of crime.

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Radical and critical criminology Introduction Crime and the underdog Marx and Marxism Willem Bonger American radicalism Vold and criminalisation Austin Turk William Chambliss From conflict to peacemaking National Association of Probation Officers National Association of Pretrial Service Agencies National Association of Victims Support Schemes National Crime Agency (formerly SOCA) National Criminal Intelligence Service National Crime Recording Standard National Deviancy Conference National Drugs Intelligence Unit Non-Departmental Public Body National Football Intelligence Unit Northern Ireland Crime Survey National Intelligence Model National Offender Management Service Understanding criminological research 993 Introduction Research methods Surveys Questionnaire design Interviews Focus groups Ethnography Documentary analysis Case studies Sampling Random (or probability) sampling Stratified sampling Quota sampling Purposive sampling Convenience sampling Snowball sampling Statistics Descriptive statistics Numerical and categorical data Normal distribution Correlation Probability and significance Controversy: evaluation and experimentation Experimental methods Quasi-experimental methods Evaluation research Questions for further discussion Further reading WebsitesComprehensive and accessible, Tim Newburn’s bestselling Criminology provides an introduction to the fundamental themes, concepts, theories, methods and events that underpin the subject and form the basis for all undergraduate degree courses and modules in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Organised crime Defining organised crime Traditional forms of organised crime The Mafia Triads The Yakuza Organised crime in America The organisation of organised crime An alien conspiracy theory The ethnic succession thesis How organised was American organised crime? Organised crime in Britain Transnational organised crime Human trafficking and migrant smuggling Drug trafficking Transnational crime control Transnational policing Europol Understanding organised crime Questions for further discussion Further reading Websites

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Radical criminology in Britain The new criminology Contemporary radical criminology Zemiology and social harm Assessing radical criminology Teleology Determinism Idealism Questions for further discussion Further reading Websites coverage of all major areas of Criminology and Criminal Justice, as well as guidance on how to research, and dissertation/long essay writing;Police and Criminal Evidence Act/Code Postal Address File Probation Boards’ Association Police and Crime Commissioner Police Community Support Officer Psychological Inventory of Criminal Thinking Styles Police Information Technology Organisation Police and Magistrates’ Courts Act (1994) Penalty Notice for Disorder Prison Officers Association Problem-Oriented Policing Prison Reform Trust Police Service of Northern Ireland Acknowledgements A great number of people have helped me in the (re)writing of this book. A large number of academic colleagues have commented on individual sections, and have offered advice, feedback and constructive criticism. I thank them all. I have to admit to having engaged in a great deal of procrastination in the months between beginning to think about the third edition and finally delivering the revised chapters and other materials. I am enormously grateful to Tom Sutton, Mike Travers, Peter Lloyd, Liz Dawn and everyone at Routledge for their professionalism and for their patience. Though we are now a good nine years on from when the first edition appeared I would nevertheless like to acknowledge the original publisher, Brian Willan, who helped make the whole thing possible and whose influence on this book remains very visible. In these increasingly neoliberal times in which politicians, managers and assorted bean counters seem hell bent on squeezing every last drop of joy out of working in a university, students are a regular and timely reminder of what it is all about, or should be. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to all my undergraduates and postgraduates for their willingness to continue to behave like students rather than ‘consumers’. Long may they continue to do so. Naturally, my greatest debt is to my family. To the whole extended crew – from my Mum and Cathy in their 80s to Georgia, 3, Freya, 1, and the very imminent ‘baby Laisby’ – I send my love and thanks. The book is dedicated to Mary, without whom . . . Comprehensive and accessible, Tim Newburn's bestselling Criminology　provides an introduction to the fundamental themes, concepts, theories, methods and events that underpin the subject and form the basis for all undergraduate degree courses and modules　in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Comprehensive and accessible, Tim Newburn's bestselling Criminology provides an introduction to the fundamental themes, concepts, theories, methods and events that underpin the subject and form the basis for all undergraduate degree courses and modules in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Violent and property crime Understanding violent crime Types of violent crime Homicide Trends in homicide Homicide offenders Victims of homicide Motive and relationship Use of weapons Homicide and social status Serial killers Robbery Armed robbery Street robbery Sexual offences Stalking Monitoring sex offenders Violent crime and weapons

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This book, now in its third edition, is still unsurpassed in terms of its depth, breadth and coverage for new undergraduate Criminology students. The addition of a chapter on politics and crime does what so few textbooks manage to do – locate criminology within its historical, social and political context. The live Twitter feed and Facebook page will complement the author’s already well established position as the ‘go to’ criminologist on social media.” —Dr Sarah Charman, University of Portsmouth “Criminology is by far the best, most comprehensive and authoritative textbook available. The third edition provides updated material on recent developments and an invaluable new chapter on the politics of crime control. The clarity of the writing, the breadth and depth of coverage, the links to further reading and to other relevant resources all make this a perfectly balanced introduction to the subject.” —Professor George Mair, Liverpool Hope University “Comprehensive in its coverage and written in a manner that is accessible to all students, the third edition of Criminology underlines why it is the undergraduate textbook. The classic sections have been complemented by new chapters that help students understand how crime control does not take place in a vacuum (The Politics of Crime and its Control), as well as encouraging students to think critically about the crime information we consume (Crime Data and Crime Trends). The most valuable aspect of the text is how core research methods concepts are provided in the same books as criminological content, which helps students to see, and understand, the crucial link between theory and research. Without doubt, this textbook provides the starting point for any criminological discussion.” —Dr Vicky Heap, Sheffield Hallam University “This is the most comprehensive, detailed and clearly structured introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice on the market. It has already become to go-to textbook for Criminology undergraduates, and with the addition of new material tackling the leading-edge debates shaping the field today, Tim Newburn has managed in this 3rd Edition to raise the bar even further. Just about every conceivable criminological concept, theory, method and approach is contextualised, outlined and evaluated. With extensive reading lists, smart discussion and revision questions, and a dynamic website, this textbook is a must for students of Criminology and Criminal Justice.” —Professor Chris Greer, City University London Radical victimology Critical victimology The nature of victimisation The extent of victimisation Repeat victimisation Victimisation and the vulnerable Victimisation and the homeless Victimisation and the elderly The impact of victimisation Physical impact Behavioural impact Emotional and psychological impact Financial impact Fear of crime Victims policy Criminal injuries compensation Court-ordered compensation Feminism and ‘secondary victimisation’ Child abuse Victim Support Victims’ rights? One-stop shop and victim statements Victim personal statements Rebalancing the criminal justice system? Questions for further discussion Further reading Websites

Understanding crime and criminology Crime and punishment in history Crime data and crime trends Crime and the media The politics of crime and its control A fully revised and updated companion website, including exam, review and multiple choice questions, a live Twitter feed from the author providing links to media and academic coverage of events related to the concepts covered in the book, together with links to a dedicated textbook Facebook page

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Understanding criminal justice Government and criminal justice Home Office Home Secretary Ministry of Justice Attorney General’s Office The criminal justice system Major agencies, organisations and actors The police Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Probation Youth Offending Teams Prisons Criminal courts Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Forensic Science Service (FSS) Parole Board crimes) Taken Into Consideration Transnational Organised Crime Taking (vehicle) Without Owner’s Consent

Crime data and crime trends Introduction Measuring crime Official statistics England and Wales: Criminal Statistics United States: Uniform Crime Reports Assessing official statistics Impact of legislation Understanding ‘attrition’ Limitations of official statistics A new chapter on politics, reflecting the ever increasing coverage of political influence and decision-making on criminology courses. Classicism and positivism Biological positivism Psychological positivism Durkheim, anomie and strain The Chicago School, subcultures and cultural criminology Interactionism and labelling theory Control theories Radical and critical criminology Realist criminology Contemporary classicism Feminist criminology Late modernity, governmentality and risk The ‘governmental project’ – empirical studies of the administration of justice; the working of prisons, police and the measurement of crime. a complete update of the text, including more cross referencing and links to further reading, both in print and online;