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Sage Publications
POLITICS & TERRORISM
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September 2008
Marek Lewinson
Globalization and Crime
Katja Franko Aas
October 2007
208pp
£19.99 / £60.00
Superbly written textbook
on a rapidly growing area
of the curriculum
Globalization and Crime
Features & Benefits
• The only criminological textbook written on
globalization
• Concise and readable summary of complex
issues
• Timely and topical - accessible, systematic and
well documented overview of post-9/11 debates
• Author has excellent international profile
• Well-developed pedagogical features
Globalization and Crime
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“A tour de force in exploring the contradictions and complexities of crime and crime control in
a globalized world.”
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“A rich and timely book, Globalization and Crime explains various complex concepts and
developments in understandable terms and in a concise manner without being simplistic”
René van Swaaningen, Professor of International & Comparative Criminology,
Erasmus University Rotterdam
“The long awaited synthesis of the sociological literature on globalization together with
contemporary criminological theory… written very clearly and with a student readership in
mind. It ultimately manages to be both a useful teaching tool, and a significant contribution to
contemporary theorizing about the global system.”
James Sheptycki, Associate Professor of Criminology, York University, Canada.
“An indispensable text for criminology students and researchers.”
Maggy Lee, Universities of Essex and Hong Kong
History and Crime
Barry S. Godfrey, Paul
Lawrence and Chris A.
Williams
December 2007
192pp
£19.99 / £60.00
A much-needed, analytical
overview of historical
perspectives on crime and
criminal justice
History and Crime
Features & Benefits
• Presents the historical background that is
essential for understanding contemporary
criminal justice
• Case studies contextualise debates and provide
examples that readers can readily understand
• Excellent pedagogical features
• Little competition
• All degrees incorporate historical context
Terrorism in Perspective
Second Edition
Sue Mahan
University of Central Florida, Daytona Beach,
USA
Pamala L. Griset
University of Central Florida, USA
December 2007, 456pp
P £ 29.99
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Terrorism in Perspective, 2e
About this book
• Core textbook (text-reader format)
• Level: both undergraduate and postgraduate
• Courses and Departments: Terrorism courses
in Politics & International Relations, Sociology,
and Criminology and Criminal Justice
• SAGE has done very well with Martin:
Understanding Terrorism (2006)
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Terrorism in Perspective, 2e
Features & Benefits
• Reorganized to begin by examining the ‘what/
where/ why’ of terrorism: A new chapter provides a foundation
for the book covering the definition of terrorism; the quantity, location
and type of terrorists’ incidents around the globe; and sociological/
criminological theories that help explain terrorism.
• The only major terrorism book to integrate readings
from terrorism experts into a traditional text format.
•Offers a greater focus on suicide bombings and AlQaeda.
• Provides updated, thorough coverage of key topics,
including extra discussion of state-sponsored terrorism.
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Essentials of Terrorism:
Concepts and Controversies
Gus Martin
California State University, Dominguez Hills,
USA
January 2008, 296pp
C £ 24.99
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Essentials of Terrorism
About this book
• Concise version of Gus Martin’s bestselling
Understanding Terrorism 2e (700 units through
London since April 2006)
• The briefer book is likely to be much more widely
adopted on courses in UK and Europe: much
smaller and less expensive
• Courses: Terrorism courses in Politics &
International Relations, Sociology, Criminology and
Criminal Justice (undergrad and postgrad)
SALES CONFERENCE, JUNE 2007
Essentials of Terrorism
Features & Benefits
• This brief text (app 250 pages) allows for greater flexibility
in teaching, allowing professors to supplement it with other
texts, collections of readings, articles, or multimedia materials.
• Bulleted Chapter Objectives introduce readers to the
subject under discussion. Tables, figures, and photographs
supplement topical discussions.
• Key Terms and Concepts section at the end of each
chapter.
• Recommended Readings and Recommended Web Sites
encourage further learning
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