Maguire, Morgan & Reiner: The Oxford Handbook of Criminology 4e 
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Chapter 05
To what extent has the history of British policing and criminal justice been dominated by a 'Whig interpretation'? Compare this to more critical analyses.
How has the balance between property crime and violent offences changed since the Middle Ages?
What evidence is there of a long-term decline of violence and theft since the early nineteenth century? (See also Chapter 13)
Does historical research support the view that the criminal law is class-based?
What long-term continuities in patterns of crime and criminal justice are indicated by historical research?
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