Written in a clear and accessible manner, and supported by valuable student insights, this book is ideal for those coming to the subject for the first time. This timely addition to a cutting-edge field is undoubtedly a ‘must read’ on the reading lists of a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as a helpful resource for experienced academics in the fields of criminology, social policy, politics, psychology, philosophy, and sociology.
Justin Kotzé is Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Teesside University, UK. Kotzé’s research interests are wide-ranging and he has published work on social harm; violence; the consumption of steroids; and the commodification of abstinence.
Anthony Lloyd is Associate Professor in Criminology and Sociology at Teesside University, UK. Lloyd’s research interests primarily focus on work and labour markets and include investigation of urban sociology and migration - particularly blending analysis of the workplace with emerging theoretical frameworks around critical criminology and social harm to understand experiences of low-paid, insecure and flexible forms of labour.