Crime & criminology
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Crime & criminology
Paperback. On May 15, 1916, a crowd of 15,000 witnessed the lynching of an 18-year-old black farm worker named Jesse Washington. Most central Texans of the time failed to call for the punishment of the mob's leaders. This work seeks to explain how a culture of violence that nourished this practice could form and endure for so long among ordinary people. Num Pages: 328 pages, 5 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; 3JH; 3JJC; HBTB; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252074301
- ISBN
- 9780252074301
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Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.35
€ 30.99
€ 27.35
Paperback. Based on the re-analysis of Sheldon and Eleanor Gluecks' mid-century study of 500 delinquents and 500 non-delinquents from childhood to adulthood, this informal social control theory accepts the importance of childhood behaviour but rejects the idea that adult social factors have little relevance. Num Pages: 320 pages, 4 line illustrations, 43 tables. BIC Classification: JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674176058
- ISBN
- 9780674176058
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 39.41
€ 46.99
€ 39.41
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822323433
- ISBN
- 9780822323433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.25
€ 27.99
€ 26.25
Hardcover. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBL; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 241 x 35. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781479859481
- ISBN
- 9781479859481
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 43.42
€ 43.42
Paperback. Behind the Lines is a book for anyone concerned about the level of literacy amongst prisoners. Num Pages: 256 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV; JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 174 x 14. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Waterside Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904380788
- ISBN
- 9781904380788
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Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.69
€ 33.99
€ 30.69
Paperback. This book offers a challenge to many of the assumptions of criminal justice policy and the dominant approaches to practice. The contributors advocate an emphasis on constructive work with offenders that harnesses their positive strengths and resources, and offers inclusive approaches to effective offender assessment and intervention. Editor(s): Gorman, Kevin; Gregory, Marilyn; Hayles, Michelle; Parton, Nigel. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103455
- ISBN
- 9781843103455
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Condition: New
€ 34.67
€ 34.67
Paperback. This book explores risk management and successful intervention for children in care who have committed, or are at risk of committing, acts of serious violence. The contributors provide an overview of the factors leading to extremely violent behaviour and discuss the complexities of diagnosis and definition from a multidisciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Hagell, Ann; Jeyarajah-Dent, Renuka. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSB1; JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103844
- ISBN
- 9781843103844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.24
€ 38.24
Paperback. Developments in Social Work with Offenders explains the organisational and legislative changes that have occurred in social work and probation across the UK in the past 10 years, in the context of the accumulating body of knowledge about what constitutes effective practice in the assessment, supervision and management of offenders in the community. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSN; JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105381
- ISBN
- 9781843105381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.59
€ 53.59
Paperback. Are You Okay deals with these issues that many adults may face when trying to help a young person in their care in the aftermath of a crime. It provides detailed information on the different types of crime from assault and hate crime to cyberbullying and sexual abuse, and explores how they may affect the young person in different ways. Num Pages: 224 pages, 6. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSB1; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050982
- ISBN
- 9781849050982
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.33
€ 23.33
Paperback. This first collection of art therapy work with offenders describes how the use of art therapy has grown in prisons, young offender institutions, secure psychiatric and probation centres. Examples of work by people of different backgrounds show how art therapy contributes to the understanding of offenders, and to their understanding of themselves. Editor(s): Liebmann, Marian. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVQ; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853021718
- ISBN
- 9781853021718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.16
€ 47.16
Paperback. Significant changes have occurred in recent years in the nature and delivery of social work services to offenders and their families. Working with Offenders considers the implications for policy and practice of research which has focused upon a range of social work activities. Editor(s): McIvor, Gill. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JKVP; JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853022494
- ISBN
- 9781853022494
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.45
€ 38.45
Paperback. Providing practical guidance on the best way to assess sexual abusers, this book fuses contemporary theory with an awareness of the subjective nature of the work. Assessment in various (clinical, legal and statutory) settings is considered and an overview of assessment methods is presented along with a detailed exposition of techniques. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JKSN; JKV; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853024351
- ISBN
- 9781853024351
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.29
€ 47.29
Hardcover. Remorse, or rather the lack of it, frequently features in banner headlines. But there is little systematic study of this important inter-disciplinary topic whose relevance has extensive social ramifications. The complex relationship between remorse, shame, guilt and attempts at reparation, are discussed in this authoritative work. Editor(s): Cox, Murray. Series: Forensic Focus. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JKVQ; JMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 453.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853024511
- ISBN
- 9781853024511
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.50
€ 72.50
Paperback. This book looks at a wide range of issues and problems relating to the management of sexual offenders in prisons and their reintegration into the community. Issues involved in the setting up of programmes, the creation of the right environment, and the support and training of staff, are universally applicable. Series: Forensic Focus. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853027673
- ISBN
- 9781853027673
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.62
€ 58.62
Paperback. More than 125,000 children in the UK alone are 'sentenced' to separation from their imprisoned parents. This book draws on extensive research and experience to examine the effect this kind of separation can have on the emotional development of a child and on family relationships. They make suggestions for work with prisoners and families. Series: Supporting Parents. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; JHBK; JKVP; JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853029721
- ISBN
- 9781853029721
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 44.75
€ 44.99
€ 44.75
Hardback.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447300359
- ISBN
- 9781447300359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.45
€ 174.45
Paperback. The text includes newly contributed and updated articles utilizing the latest research and studies in the areas of violence, abuse and victims' rights from experts in the field. Editor(s): Davis, Randy J.; Herman, Susan A.; Lurigio, Arthur J. Num Pages: 568 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFE; JKV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 256 x 28. Weight in Grams: 986.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 568
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781452203201
- ISBN
- 9781452203201
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 222.50
€ 222.50
paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF1; MMQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 275 x 16. Weight in Grams: 916.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Pearson Education (US) United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780205022595
- ISBN
- 9780205022595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.21
€ 114.21
Paperback. Studies in investigative psychology require a special methodology, developed by David Canter to allow scientific explorations in such a challenging field, previously assumed not to be open empirical study. In this book the practical potential and applications of the research are given. Editor(s): Youngs, Dr. Donna. Series Editor(s): Canter, Professor David. Series: Psychology, Crime and Law. Num Pages: 300 pages, Includes 28 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780754626282
- ISBN
- 9780754626282
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 83.67
€ 83.67
Hardback. While DNA and fingerprints are clearly the favored methods of identification, they require a prior record and verifiable baseline for comparison. This work introduces a number of different specialties such as, foot and earprinting, dental interventions, skeletal anomalies, tattoos, facial reconstruction, personal effects and handwriting. Editor(s): Thompson, Tim; Black, Sue. Num Pages: 544 pages, 235 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKVF1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 186 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1378.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780849339547
- ISBN
- 9780849339547
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 229.71
€ 229.71
Hardback. Num Pages: 363 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 57 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKVF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 160 x 238 x 25. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- Edition
- Har/Dvdr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781466556713
- ISBN
- 9781466556713
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.82
€ 197.82
Paperback. Until now, we believed that everything had been said about the rise and fall of the most infamous drug lord of all time, Pablo Escobar. In this book, his son brings us the dramatic truth. It is about a man of contradictions - generosity and infinite love for his family; yet capable of the most extreme acts of cruelty and violence. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 23. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781785035142
- ISBN
- 9781785035142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 13.87
€ 18.99
€ 13.87
Paperback. An immediate sensation upon its publication in 1969, Papillon is a vivid memoir of brutal penal colonies, daring prison breaks and heroic adventure on shark-infested seas. Translator(s): O'Brian, Patrick. Series: Harper Perennial Modern Classics. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: BGHA; BTP; JKVP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 36. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780007179961
- ISBN
- 9780007179961
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 6.28
€ 12.99
€ 6.28
Paperback. The author evokes Wainewright the poisoner's double life in a biography that takes the form of a confession. He strips away the layers of legend and restores Wainewright to his own voice, capturing his energy, charm, callousness, wit and wantoness. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16pp b&w halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; BGH; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 27. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780571205462
- ISBN
- 9780571205462
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 6.23
€ 11.99
€ 6.23