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James Windle,Orla Lynch,Kevin Sweeney,Maggie O'Neill,FionaDonson,James Cuffe

Criminology, Crime and Justice in Ireland: An Introduction

Criminology, Crime and Justice in Ireland: An Introduction

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This book provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to criminology in Ireland, exploring theory and empirical research through real-life examples. It covers the canon of criminological theory, the Irish criminal justice system, and key criminological themes, and includes critical assessments, case studies, and reading lists. It is essential reading for criminology students in Ireland and Northern Ireland and for postgraduates and academics interested in Irish Criminology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive and accessible textbook provides an in-depth introduction to criminology in Ireland, offering a logical and well-structured exploration of theory and empirical research through real-life examples from an Irish context. Written in a clear and engaging style, it encourages critical thinking and understanding of crime and crime control in Ireland, North and South.

The book covers a wide range of criminological topics, including classical and psychological theories, the Irish criminal justice system, key criminological themes such as victims and victimology, gender, the drug trade, terrorism, and political violence, and desistance and the life course. It features critical assessments of key criminological theories and includes case studies of historical and contemporary Irish events, such as the Magdalene Laundries, gangland feuds, and the decriminalization of drugs.

Extensive reading lists of key academic texts and relevant Irish literature, movies, music, and art are provided to enhance the learning experience. This book is the only comprehensive criminology textbook specifically designed for the Irish undergraduate curriculum, making it essential reading for all criminology students in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as for postgraduates and academics seeking an overview of Irish Criminology.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367490621

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