? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : LAW-3-LY0003

Part I: Main themes in contemporary criminological theory. This part of the course will cover such themes as classical, positivist and sociological theories of crime and criminality; the relationship of crime and urban structure; the role of the media and professional agencies in the construction of the problem of crime and its control; the role of police and the state in crime control; the distribution of criminal victimisation on different sections of society. Part II: Current issues in criminal policy. The relation between criminological theory, policy and practice. Particular issues may include; positivism and criminal policy; social disorganisation and inner city crime; the creation and reduction of fear of crime; policing policy and practice; the politics of crime prevention.

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Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 20/09/2005 11:10 13:00 Seminar Room L05, Old College Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 11:10 13:00 Central

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 3 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Helen O'Shea
Tel : (0131 6)50 9703
Email : Helen.O'Shea@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Richard Sparks
Email : r.sparks@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/