{"product_id":"9781138606913","title":"Criminal Law for Criminologists Principles and Theory in Criminal Justice","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCriminal Law for Criminologists\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrinciples and Theory in Criminal Justice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNoel Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaw \/ Criminal Law \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCriminal Law for Criminologists\u003c\/em\u003e uses theoretical and practical research to bridge the gap between ‘the law in the books’ (criminal law doctrine) and ‘the law in action’ (criminal justice process). It introduces the key policies and principles that drive criminal law in England and then explains the law itself in terms of relevant statute and case law. Starting with an outline of the basic principles and theories of criminal law and criminal justice, the author goes on to discuss:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eCriminal law and criminal justice in historical perspective, \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeneral principles of criminal law, including actus reus and mens rea,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecific types of criminal offence, including property, homicide, sexual, public order and drug offences,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of defences to crime,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn appendix outlining essential legal skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn examining the links between the worlds of criminal law and criminal justice, \u003ci\u003eCriminal Law for Criminologists\u003c\/i\u003e brings a fresh perspective to this field of research. Written in a clear and direct style, this book will be essential reading for students of criminology, criminal justice, law, cultural studies, social theory, and those interested in gaining an introduction to criminal law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoel Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Programme Leader in Criminal Justice in the School of Justice Studies at Liverpool John Moores University. He became a programme leader in 2011. He has worked at Liverpool John Moores University since 2002. He holds a BA Jurisprudence degree from the University of Oxford, an MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Swansea, and a PhD in Applied Social Studies from the University of Swansea. Aside from criminal law, his research interests include youth justice, zemiology, and the links between crime and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 March 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781138606913\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e274\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63547253194892,"sku":"9781138606913","price":53.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781138606913","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}