Introduction to Criminology

A modern textbook that connects the foundations of criminology with how the field is applied today. It moves from how crime is measured to the main theories and the social factors that correlate with criminal behaviour.

Eric Ramirez-Thompson

A complete teaching textbook that covers the scope of criminology, its main schools of thought, and the theories of crime causation. Its clear unit structure makes it a solid starting point for students new to the subject.

Mrs Glory Nirmala k

A practical textbook on how criminal investigations actually work, from managing evidence and witnesses to investigative reasoning. It turns the process of building a case into a clear, teachable method.

Rod Gehl and Darryl Plecas

An accessible textbook on the ethical questions that shape policing and law enforcement. It works through real dilemmas around discretion, accountability, and the use of authority.

Steve McCartney and Rick Parent

An academic essay that asks whether criminology is a single discipline or an interdisciplinary field. A thoughtful read on how the study of crime is organised and where it draws its ideas from.

Arnold Binder