| Understanding Crime and Social Policy Contributor(s): Wincup, Emma (Author) |
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ISBN: 1847425003 ISBN-13: 9781847425003 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $132.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
| Dewey: 364.941 |
| Series: Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.8" W x 9.6" (1.05 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Understanding crime and social policy explores the interface between crime and social policy, drawing upon international theoretical developments and empirical research from within Criminology and Social Policy. Written by an experienced author, it uses analysis of policy-making under the New Labour and Conservative-Liberal Democrat governments to reflect upon the multiplicity of influences which shape the formulation and delivery of crime control policies, the changing nature of government and governance in neo-liberal societies, and the enhanced role of the welfare state in 'solving' crime 'problems'. A unique feature of the book is the inclusion of policy examples including the resettlement of prisoners, problem drug use and 'troubled' families. Understanding crime and social policy encourages readers to reflect upon the close connections, and sometimes tensions, between crime reduction and social policy agendas and is aimed at two audiences. The first is students on courses in criminology, criminal justice and social policy. The second is practitioners from across the public, private and voluntary sector. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wincup, Emma: - Emma Wincup is a senior lecturer in criminology and criminal justice, director of student education at the School of Law, and deputy director of the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Leeds. |