{"product_id":"criminology-crime-and-justice-in-ireland-an-introduction-paperback","title":"Criminology, Crime and Justice in Ireland: An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Windle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOrla Lynch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKevin Sweeney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to criminology in Ireland. Logically structured and clearly written, this book explores theory and empirical research through real-life examples from an Irish context. Engaging and challenging, this book encourages critical thinking about, and understanding of, crime and crime control in Ireland, North and South.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers the canon of criminological theory, from classical and psychological approaches right through to the contemporary. It offers an overview of the Irish criminal justice system, including the police, prisons and alternatives to punishment. It covers key criminological themes such as victims and victimology, gender, the drug trade and its regulation, terrorism and political violence, and desistance and the life course. Key features include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical assessment of key criminological theories, which are later woven into discussions of key thematic areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies of historical and contemporary Irish events, including the Magdalene Laundries, gangland feuds and the decriminalisation of drugs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive reading lists of key academic texts and relevant Irish literature, movies, music and art\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is the only comprehensive criminology textbook specifically designed for the Irish undergraduate curriculum. It is essential reading for all criminology students in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and will also be of interest to postgraduates and academics looking for an overview of Irish Criminology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Windle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Lecturer in Criminology and Director of the BA Criminology Programme at University College Cork, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrla Lynch\u003c\/b\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Associate Dean of Graduates Studies and Programme Director of the PG Dip in Trauma Studies at University College Cork, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin Sweeney \u003c\/b\u003eis a Lecturer in Criminology and Director of the MA Criminology Programme at University College Cork, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaggie O'Neill\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Criminology and Sociology and Head of the Department of Sociology and Criminology at University College Cork, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiona Donson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Lecturer in Law and the Director of the Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights, University College Cork, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Cuffe\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Lecturer in Anthropology and Criminology at University College Cork, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42157324140679,"sku":"9780367490638","price":84.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/aacd6b82d774ae9d38eb89784bd1871f.webp?v=1733250022","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/criminology-crime-and-justice-in-ireland-an-introduction-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}