The Criminology Source Book provides students with an invaluable glossary of important ideas and debates in criminology. It offers clear and concise introductions to 140 key theoretical concepts and technical terms, while encouraging students to read more widely through the inclusion of a careful system of referencing and a thematically arranged further sources section. The book's structure ensures ease of reference, and its overall approach encourages students to become engaged in the process of learning. This is an ideal text for all students studying criminology and criminal justice for the first time.