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Introduction to critical criminology
This free course, Introduction to critical criminology, provides a brief introduction to critical criminological thinking. It defines the ways in which critical criminologists take a 'critical stance' on the fundamental concepts, practices and institutions associated with crime and criminal justice systems.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- define how critical criminology differs from mainstream criminology
- identify key features of critical criminological perspectives
- identify the theoretical building-blocks in critical criminology
- provide examples of the way critical criminologists think about crime 'differently'.
First Published: 01/10/2012
Updated: 19/07/2018
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