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The unit introduces students to the analysis of crime, detection and punishment in their historical, social, political and cultural contexts. It discusses the major theoretical perspectives on the explanation of crime as well as the role and functions of punishment. It examines a range of issues in understanding crime and criminal justice, including the cultural life of crime, the history and sociology of criminal detection practices, forensic knowledges, policing and prisons, and also considers specific aspects of medico-legal criminology.
one 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week
one 3000 word essay, class participation and one 1500 word written exercise
Unit reader will be available through the Copy Centre
Two of: SCLG1001, SCLG1002, SLSS1001, SLSS1002 and LAWS1100.
SCLG2566
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