Criminology

This book is an excellent springboard into the world of criminology and academic study.

It has been on the essential reading list for all my 1st year criminology undergraduate students since it was published, and this revised and expanded 2nd edition brings a welcome update, including useful new sections on race and hate crime and cybercrime.

The book is a truly student-friendly introduction for those new to the subject area. Not only does it provide an understandable overview of key criminological concepts and core issues, but crucially it links these to the achievement of degree-level learning and assessment, through facilitating critical thinking and clearly explaining how to best develop university study skills.
Dr Kate Williams
University of Wolverhampton

Criminology recruits undergraduate students from all sorts of backgrounds. As they enter their first year they confront a dauntingly complex and diverse discipline. Therefore, a no-nonsense basic primer is an essential survival tool. For me, Treadwell′s book, which covers everything from underlying philosophical principles to exam tips, is the most comprehensive and accessible basic primer on the market.
Steve Hall
Professor of Criminology, Teesside University

The second edition of Criminology: The Essentials is just what it promises - a no-nonsense, straightforward and immensely engaging guide to the fundamental issues and concerns facing criminologists today. James Treadwell′s enthusiasm and knowledge shine through every page and this lively little volume will prove an indispensable introduction for countless students of criminology at schools, colleges and universities.
Yvonne Jewkes
Professor of Criminology, University of Leicester

This is a welcome updating of an extremely useful text for undergraduate students in criminology. The work has responded to feedback and developments in more contemporary aspects of criminology, and it continues to emphasise to students the need to develop critical thinking and analytical skills, so if offers clear insight into criminology and also guidance for study at higher education level.

James Treadwell has an engaging writing style and he places explanations of offending and how society responds to this in a context which students can relate to and grasp. This is vital in an introductory text and it offers a very good, comprehensive start to providing students with an understanding of criminology and criminal justice policy.

The core parts of the text continue to guide students through key concepts, theory and prominent authors who have offered these theories, with continued emphasis on critically analysing these views and ensuring students understand the importance of reading beyond mandatory and introductory texts.
Susie Atherton
Senior Lecturer, De Montfort University

James Treadwell has done a fine introduction job. It’s aimed at students, so if you are thinking of, or have started, a masters degree course in security management, this book lays out the basics to study, and offers tips on how to get the most out of your course and write essays less painfully - which I know is a difficulty (and a fear) for some security managers before MSc courses, after many years out of schooling...This book, like the subject, is about answering life questions. Take restorative justice - what it really boils down to is: if a mother of a 12-year-old caught shoplifting wants her son to stand out in a t-shirt saying ‘I am a thief’, what does the shop do? Criminology is the theory behind your choice. -- Mark Rowe
Supplementary in the context of research project with the police and UN. -- Dr Birgit Burboeck * drupal *
Clearly written and a useful introduction to the discipline for beginning students. -- Dr Dean Wilson * drupal *
A good basic intro for first year undergraduate students -- Dr Donna Peacock * drupal *
Student evaluation was that this book was very text dense- more thought needed to how the information might be presented in more reader friendly sections, including improvements in the quality and frequency of illustrations and examples. -- Dr Martin Campbell * drupal *
preference given to Hagan -- Dr Michael Anderson * drupal *
Good for first years, actually goes into some quite useful areas, away from the usual basic books. Well written as always. -- Dr Richard Peake * drupal *
This is a nice introductory book which I have recommended to students who are beginning from a foundational level. There are nice summaries of key concepts that students can easily grasp. In particular the study skills section proved popular among 1st year undergraduates. -- Dr Suzanne Young * drupal *
a great suggested read for students who are preparing for university. -- Miss Laura Elliott * drupal *
This is a very useful book which I intend to use for a new module I am designing for September which explores patterns and trends in crime and victimisation. This book will be an essential book for the module as it covers many of the core areas we will be exploring such criminal statistics, gender, youth, race etc as well as victimisation. -- Miss Samantha Reveley * drupal *
This book is clearly written, neatly structured and organised, and provides the reader with the key essentials pertaining to criminology in a way that students can easily understand. -- Mr Aliraza Javaid * drupal *
Covering a wide range of topics this book is recommended for 1st year students particularly -- Mr Ashley Tiffen * drupal *
A good introductory text book for undergraduate criminology and criminal justice students. -- Mr Mark Jagus * drupal *
The second edition of this introductory text is as cogent and user-friendly as the first. It is without doubt the current UK leader in providing an inspirational introduction to the subject complete with the provision of study advice that is both wise in terms of contemporary pedogogic requirements and to the point, optimising student acessibility and use. The book provides an invaluable introduction to themes and perspectives that encourage enagagement with more detailed products that studenst will be expcected to access as their studies progress. I am particularly pleased to see that the work includes sections that reflect the increasing importance of the awareness of global and comparative trends in criminology from the beginning of the course of study alongside appropriate introductions to the core crimnological canon. -- Mr Nigel Brearley * drupal *
Criminology by James Treadwell is a no nonsense essential resource for anyone interested in understanding what is a fascinating area of study. -- Mr Ruwan Uduwerage-Perera * drupal *
This text provides a good overview of criminology. Also, there is a chapter on study skills, which will prove very useful for my first year students new to the topic. -- Mr Sean Creaney * drupal *
Very good resource providing an introductory overview of the subject area. Prompt questions and recommended further reading will also benefit students. -- Mr Stuart Agnew * drupal *
This book is very useful for students of criminology where the author does his best to keep it simple. It is sprinkled with advice and learning tips, particularly towards other authors and theorists relevant to the material. I really like it. -- Mr Stuart Newberry * drupal *
A learners friendly book which guides students through key concepts and theory in a straightforward manner. Widely informative. -- Mrs Pam Lavender * drupal *
An excellent intro to the world of criminology - essential for all students embarking on the criminological journey -- Ms Anne Thomson * drupal *
Good book but not applicable to any course I teach. Book was not requested by myself. -- Ms Natasha Chubbock * drupal *
A welcome second edition of a well written and informative book with a useful section for students re. learning skills. -- Ms Tina Eadie * drupal *