The Cambridge Handbook of Australian Criminology [Paperback]

This book is the complete reference work on Australian criminology.This book provides the most up-to-date figures and facts on Australian criminology. It combines statistical and speculative analyses, along with a chronology of significant recent events in Australian criminology. Including valuable crime statistics compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, this book is the complete companion to Australian criminology--the single most important resource for Australian criminology and criminal justice.This book provides the most up-to-date figures and facts on Australian criminology. It combines statistical and speculative analyses, along with a chronology of significant recent events in Australian criminology. Including valuable crime statistics compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, this book is the complete companion to Australian criminology--the single most important resource for Australian criminology and criminal justice.This book provides the most up-to-date figures and facts on Australian criminology. It combines statistical and speculative analysis, along with a chronology of significant recent events in Australian criminology. Including valuable crime statistics compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the handbook is the complete single-volume reference to Australian criminology.1. Introduction Peter Grabosky and Adam Graycar; 2. Trends in Australian crime and criminal justice Peter Grabosky and Adam Graycar; 3. The criminal justice system - overview and data Australian Bureau of Statistics; 4. The policing complex Tim Prenzler and Rick Sarre; 5. Courts, criminal law and procedure Gregor Urbas and Simon Bronitt; 6. Correctional systems John Dawes and Adam Grant; 7. Illicit drugs and crime Toni Makkai; 8. White collar crime Russell Smith; 9. Homicide Jenny Mouzos; 10. Gender, race, class and crime in Australia Emma Ogilvie and Mark Lynch; 11. Juvenile justice Ian O'Connor and Margaret Cameron; 12. Crime and older people Marianne Jamlƒ+