Crime in Modern Britain

Crime in Modern Britain is a stimulating and accessible introduction to Criminology, providing an overview of the subject and critical engagement with the literature from the perspective of both Sociology and History, as well as from Criminology itself. The focus is on modern Britain since the late nineteenth century and the scope is wide-ranging, covering all aspects of crime from those committed on the street and within the home, to offences and abuses conducted on an international scale.