Keith (University of Kent, UK) Hayward & Shadd (Queen’s University Belfast, UK) Maruna 
Fifty Key Thinkers in Criminology [PDF ebook] 

Fifty Key Thinkers in Criminology brings the history of criminological thought alive through a collection of fascinating life stories. The book covers a range of historical and contemporary thinkers from around the world, offering a stimulating combination of biographical fact with historical and cultural context. A rich mix of life-and-times detail and theoretical reflection is designed to generate further discussion on some of the key contributions that have shaped the field of criminology. Featured profiles include:

• Cesare Beccaria


• Nils Christie


• Albert Cohen


• Carol Smart


• W. E. B. Du Bois


• John Braithwaite.

Fifty Key Thinkers in Criminology is an accessible and informative guide that includes helpful cross-referencing and suggestions for further reading. It is of value to all students of criminology and of interest to those in related disciplines, such as sociology and criminal justice.