A Southern African Perspective on Fundamental Criminology Second Edition

Crime is one of the most serious problems facing South Africa today. As we grapple with the fear and reality of crime, we ask questions like “What is crime?” and “What motivates people to become involved in crime?” The answers to these questions do not lie in speculation, myth or unfounded theory, but rather in the scientific study of crime and criminality, and their impact on the individual and society. The 2ndedition of ASouthern African Perspective on Fundamental Criminology provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental elements of criminology. The book aims to explain the nature and extent of crime, the reactions to crime, the impact of crime, reasons that crime occurs and ways in which we can deal with offenders. Criminology in practice is covered, in addition to highlighting the functioning of the criminal justice system. This book is suitable for practitioners, academia and students who aim to work in the field of criminology and related sub-disciplines. Features An up-to-date and bold emphasis on Southern African crime, with examples ofcases; Critical thinking activities that encourage the reader to question the nature of crime and criminality; A strong focus on the practice of criminology and the future of the field in Southern Africa; Insights by some of South Africa’s most prominent academics in thefield; A combination of criminology theory and practice to allow for a better understanding of certain criminal actions and trends; Examples from an African perspective to contextualise criminology and crime in the African context;and Accessible layout, language andstyle. The authors Prof Christiaan Bezuidenhout (University of Pretoria) Dr Karen Booyens (University of Pretoria) Prof Gregory Breetzke (University of Pretoria) Dr Laetitia Coetzee (University of Pretoria) Prof Nontyatyambo Pearl Dastile (University of South Africa) Tara Harris (Independent Institute of Education Monash South Africa) Annalise Kempen (SERVAMUS) Harrié t Florence Klopper (University of Pretoria) Witness Maluleke (University of Limpopo) Gusha Ngantweni (University of South Africa) Reema Nunlall (University of Pretoria) Prof Michelle Ovens (University of South Africa) Lufuno Sadiki (University of Pretoria) Prof Shanta Balgobind Singh (University of KwaZulu-Natal) Prof Francois Steyn (University of Pretoria) Marinda van der Westhuizen (Tshwane University of Technology) Prof Rudolph Zinn (University of South Africa)