Narrative Criminology: Understanding Stories of Crime (Presser Lois)(Paperback)

Narrative Criminology: Understanding Stories of Crime (Presser Lois)(Paperback)

Explores the role of stories in criminal culture and justice systems around the world Stories are much more than a means of communication-stories help us shape our identities, make sense of the world, and mobilize others to action. In Narrative Criminology, prominent scholars from across the

Criminology for Dummies (Briggs Steven)(Paperback)

Explore the world of crime and punishment Police, forensics, and detective stories dominate our TV screens and bookshelves--from fictional portrayals such as Silence of the Lambs and Law and Order to lurid accounts of real-life super-criminals like Pablo Escobar and Al Capone. As well as being

The Criminal Brain, Second Edition: Understanding Biological Theories of Crime (Rafter Nicole)(Paperback)

A lively, up-to-date overview of the newest research in biosocial criminology What is the relationship between criminality and biology? Nineteenth-century phrenologists insisted that criminality was innate, inherent in the offender's brain matter. While they were eventually repudiated as

Understanding Art (Fichner-Rathus Lois)(Paperback)

With balanced coverage of art across the chronological and geographical spectrum, UNDERSTANDING ART, 11th Edition, will guide you through beautifully reproduced images, and transport you to museums and monuments all over the world. Observe the artist's creative process from start to finish in a

Crime Control As Industry: Towards Gulags, Western Style (Christie Nils)(Paperback)

Crime Control As Industry, translated into many languages, is a modern classic of criminology and sociology. Nils Christie, one of the leading criminologists of his era, argues that crime control, rather than crime itself is the real danger for our future. Prison populations, especially in Russia

Incredible Crime - A Cambridge Mystery (Austen-Leigh Lois)(Paperback / softback)

Another in the Crime Classics

Family Criminology: An Introduction (Holt Amanda)(Paperback)

This full-colour textbook offers a fresh conceptual approach to understanding the intersections of crime, criminal justice and family life. In doing so, it proposes a brand new sub-discipline of Criminology that places the family at the heart of its analysis, offering a groundbreaking approach to

Medieval Crime Fiction: A Critical Overview (McKendry Anne)(Paperback)

Combining elements of medievalism, the historical novel and the detective narrative, medieval crime fiction capitalizes upon the appeal of all three--the most famous examples being Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose (one of the best-selling books ever published) and Ellis Peters' endearing Brother

Judges (Camilleri Andrea)(Paperback / softback)

Three crime stories by three of Italy's most renowned crime

Theories of Crime Through Popular Culture (Daly Sarah E.)(Paperback)

This textbook brings criminology theories to life through a wide range of popular works in film, television and video games including 13 Reasons Why, Game of Thrones, The Office, and Super Mario Bros, from a variety of contributors. It serves as an engaging and creative introduction to both

Crime Beat - True Crime Reports Of Cops And Killers (Connelly Michael)(Paperback / softback)

A definitive collection of true crime stories and reportage from the No. 1 bestselling crime

My Italians - True Stories of Crime and Courage (Saviano Roberto)(Paperback / softback)

The Best Short Stories of Mark Twain (Twain Mark)(Paperback)

This unique collection of Twain's essential short stories and semiautobiographical narratives is a testament to the author's vast imagination. Featuring popular tales such as 'Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog' and 'The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg,' as well as some delightful excerpts from The

Capital Crimes - London Mysteries(Paperback / softback)

Capital Crimes is an eclectic collection of London-based crime stories, blending the familiar with the unexpected in a way that reflects the personality of the city. Alongside classics by Margery Allingham, Anthony Berkeley and Thomas Burke are excellent and unusual stories by authors who are far

Criminology: A Very Short Introduction (Newburn Tim)(Paperback)

Crime is big news. From murder to theft to drug gangs, crime and criminal justice affect the lives of millions of people worldwide. Hardly surprisingly, crime has been pushed high up the public policy agenda across the world. But how can we measure crime, or evaluate the effectiveness of

Crime TV: Streaming Criminology in Popular Culture (Grubb Jonathan A.)(Paperback)

From Game of Thrones to Breaking Bad, the key theories and concepts in criminal justice are explained through the lens of television In Crime TV, Jonathan A. Grubb and Chad Posick bring together an eminent group of scholars to show us the ways in which crime--and the broader criminal justice

Serpents in Eden - Countryside Crimes(Paperback / softback)

An eclectic mix of crime stories written over half a century. From a tale of poison-pen letters tearing apart a village community to a macabre mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle, the stories collected here reveal the dark truths hidden in an assortment of rural

Criminology (Hale Chris)(Paperback)

Few subjects provoke as much public fascination and political concern as crime and criminality. Criminology is an ideal textbook for undergraduate students approaching the subject for the first time. It examines a wide range of topics, including historical and contemporary understandings of crime

The Lion First Book of Bible Stories (Rock Lois)(Pevná vazba)

Favourite Bible stories retold with lots of bright illustrations for children to

The Complete Crime Stories (Cain James M.)(Paperback)

Seventeen gripping tales from one of the toughest authors in the history of crime fiction They call him Lucky-but he has never had a lucky day in his life. A nineteen-year-old hobo just starting to ride the rails, he is hiding in the coal car when the railroad detective comes through. They get into

Savage Appetites: True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession (Monroe Rachel)(Paperback)

A 'necessary and brilliant' (NPR) exploration of our cultural fascination with true crime told through four 'enthralling' (The New York Times Book Review) narratives of obsession.In Savage Appetites, Rachel Monroe links four criminal roles--Detective, Victim, Defender, and Killer--to four true

Understanding Deviance: A Guide to the Sociology of Crime and Rule-Breaking (Downes David)(Paperback)

In Understanding Deviance, Seventh Edition, leading experts David Downes, Paul Rock, and Eugene McLaughlin examine the major sociological theories behind crime and deviance, covering their development, recent research, and varying perspectives on their explanations of criminality. The authors

Stories: Narrative Activities for the Language Classroom (Wajnryb Ruth)(Paperback)

Stories are a wonderful way of helping students learn and acquire language. This book is for teachers who want to use stories in class but need a place to start. Stories is packed full of fun activities using different genres: soap opera, urban myth and newspaper reporting as well as advice on

Gallic Noir: Volume 2 (Garnier Pascal)(Paperback)

'Garnier's crime novels add significantly to the latest renaissance for this type of dark narrative.' Publishers Weekly Volume 2 includes The Front Seat Passenger, in which Fabien discovers his wife died in a car accident alongside her lover, and decides to track down that man's widow; Moon in a