Ultra-Realism presents a radical approach to criminology, focusing on human motivations and the reasons behind harmful behaviors. It aims to deepen the understanding of why individuals may choose to inflict harm for personal gain or to achieve specific goals. This concise introduction enhances the discipline's capacity to create insightful representations of reality, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the complexities of human behavior and crime.
Renowned for their incisive exploration of critical social issues, Winlow and Hall deliver a work that is both enlightening and unsettling. The narrative combines bleakness with brilliance, challenging readers to rethink societal norms and the implications of contemporary life. With a unique perspective, the authors engage with complex themes that resonate deeply, making this book a thought-provoking read.
This book is the first to offer an uncompromising look at the English Defence League (EDL), aiming to alter thinking about working-class politics and the rise of right-wing nationalism in de-industrialised English towns and cities.
Winlow and Hall argue that the only way to resurrect leftist politics is to begin from the beginning again. They identify the root causes of its maladies, describe how new cultural obsessions displaced core unifying principles, and outline how a new reincarnation of the left can win in the 21st century.