Routledge Public Criminology? (Key Ideas in Criminology) Book

Explore the fundamental role of criminology within a democratic society with this insightful volume from the Key Ideas in Criminology series. Published by Routledge, this book examines how practitioners engage with politics and public policy in a world where crime and punishment dominate government agendas and public discourse. Authors Ian Loader and Richard Sparks provide a sociological account of how criminologists define their craft and position themselves regarding social and political issues. The text addresses how the field can find a voice in an agitated and intensely mediated environment. It explores the collective good that criminological enquiry aims to promote, making it a significant resource for those studying the relationship between social science and public policy. This work is essential for understanding how criminology functions in an insecure and rapidly changing world.