Robert Reiner Book order (chronological)

The book presents 'social democratic criminology' as a vital critical framework for understanding crime and criminal justice. It emphasizes the importance of this perspective in developing humane and effective policies, advocating for a more compassionate approach to crime analysis.

Beginning with the history of criminology this updated and revised edition deals with topics as diverse as policing, substance abuse, juvenile crime, statistics, prisons, victims and organised crime in Britain.