Contextual Issues & Essays in International Criminology

This book is a collection of original essays specifically designed to offer students, policy makers, and others an in-depth overview of the most up-to-date empirical, theoretical, and political contributions made by critical criminologists like the author around the world. The diverse essays in this book covers the history of critical criminology and cutting edge theories, but also the variety of research methods used by leading scholars in the field of criminological research and the rich data generated by their rigorous empirical work. In addition, some of the chapters in this book suggest innovative and realistic short and long-term policy proposals that are typically ignored by mainstream criminology. These progressive strategies address some of the most pressing social problems facing contemporary society today.