01287nam a22001337a 4500020001800000082000800018100001700026245012500043260005900168300003300227505004900260520082800309650001601137  a9780198736752  a364  aCase, Steve,  aCriminologyc	Steve Case; Philip Johnson, (Lecturer in criminology); David Manlow; Roger S Smith; Katherine S Williams;   aUnited Kingdom Glasgow bOxford University Pressc2017  axix, 928 Pagesb26X19 cmbPB  aInclude Color Illustrations, Table and Index  a'Criminology' is a core, introductory textbook that takes students further. From the first chapter, students are encouraged to regard themselves as producers of criminological knowledge. Starting from the basics, the book takes students on a journey through the subject. This begins with what crime is and the theories that try to explain it, through society's response to crime, and ultimately to how to carry out independent research and plan first steps in a career. The critical, applied approach is emphasized through some of the many features that are integrated throughout the book. These include conversations with authentic voices from the field, compelling personal insights from the authors, and challenges to students to question assumptions, apply knowledge and critically reflect on their personal viewpoints.  aCriminology