Canadian criminology

Description

*Canadian Criminology* (First Edition) by John Winterdyk provides a comprehensive, introductory overview of the criminal justice system and criminological theory within a distinctively Canadian context. The textbook examines the core foundations of the discipline, tracing the historical evolution of criminological thought and the development of Canadian laws. It balances theoretical frameworks—such as positivist, classical, and critical criminologies—with contemporary empirical data regarding crime trends, victimization, and offender demographics across Canada's provinces and territories. The text places a strong emphasis on the unique socio-political factors that shape the Canadian justice system, including discussions on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Indigenous justice perspectives, and restorative justice initiatives. Designed primarily for post-secondary students, each chapter integrates pedagogical tools such as case studies, critical thinking questions, and policy analyses to help readers evaluate real-world systemic challenges. Ultimately, the book serves as an objective academic resource aimed at analyzing how crime is defined, measured, and managed in Canadian society.

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Other Editions

• Canadian criminologyPrentice Hall Canada Career & Technology2000-01-01
• Canadian criminologyPearson Prentice Hall2006-01-01
• Canadian CriminologyOxford University Press2016-01-01