Cultural Criminology
An Invitation
- Jeff Ferrell - Texas Christian University, USA and University of Kent, UK
- Keith Hayward - University of Kent, UK
- Jock Young - John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York and University of Kent
Cultural Criminology: An Invitation traces the history, theory, methodology and future direction of cultural criminology.
Drawing on issues of representation, meaning and politics, this book walks you through the key areas that make up this fascinating approach to the study of crime.
The second edition has been fully revised to take account of recent developments in this fast developing field, thereby keeping you up-to-date with the issues facing cultural criminologists today. It includes:
- A new chapter on war, terrorism and the state
- New sections on cultural criminology and the politics of gender, and green cultural criminology
- Two new and expanded chapters on research methodology within the field of cultural criminology
- Further Reading suggestions and a list of related films and documentaries at the end of each chapter, enabling you to take your studies beyond the classroom
- New and updated vignettes, examples, and visual illustrations throughout
Building on the success of the first edition, Cultural Criminology: An Invitation offers a vibrant and cutting-edge introduction to this growing field. It will encourage you to adopt a critical and contemporary approach to your studies in criminology.
First edition: 2009 Distinguished Book Award from the American Society of Criminology's Division of International Criminology
This bookgives broad outline of cultural criminology which is important to develop an understanding of criminolofgy
This book is very relevant to criminology in the Rep of Ireland. It gives good insight to cultural criminology and helps the reader to relate the topic by introducing movies that students can watch after reading about the topic. It is a good read which will help students to adapt a critical approach.
Too dense for first year undergraduates. More suited for second years.
With the growing understanding of how culture underpins both the reality of crime and how crime is viewed, this text is highly recommended for students who wish to expand their understanding
Will form a good basis for theoretical discussion throughout a course that bends to being practical.
For those studying cultural criminology or any elements related to this; this is an absolutely essential read. The style of writing is clear but can be challenging for the lower level students. For this reason I would recommend the book be used by those of level 6 or above.
- A new chapter on war, terrorism and the state
- New sections on cultural criminology and the politics of gender, and green cultural criminology
- Two new and expanded chapters on research methodology
- Further Reading suggestions and a list of related films and documentaries at the end of each chapter
- New and updated vignettes, examples, and visual illustrations throughout
- A new concluding chapter
