1 Critical criminology: definition and brief history 1
Definition of critical criminology 7
Critical criminology: a brief history 15
The current state of critical criminology 22
2 Contemporary critical criminological schools of thought 25
Feminism 27
Masculinities theories 33
Left realism 37
Peacemaking criminology 42
Postmodern criminology 47
Cultural criminology 51
Convict criminology 55
Summary 57
3 Contemporary critical criminological research 59
Interpersonal violence 61
Crimes of the powerful 67
Social control 72
The media 77
Summary 81
4 Confronting crime: critical criminological policies 83
Criminal justice reforms 87
Full and quality employment 89
Higher minimum wage 90
Social services and programs 91
Using new technologies 92
Boycotting harmful companies 94
Creating a culture of support 96
Summary 97
NOTES 98
REFERENCES 102
INDEX 129