With its uniquely student-focused approach and authoritative coverage of all key topics, The Oxford Textbook on Criminology is the essential companion to exploring crime and criminal justice. It acts as an energising springboard, equipping readers with the skills to form their own views and the confidence to see themselves as valued criminologists. Rigorous in its coverage and highly relevant to the times we're in, this engaging new edition inspires fresh ways of thinking about themes of relevance to criminologists all over the world.