This timely and thought-provoking collection of writings considers values in crime theory, criminal justice and research practice, uncovering the many different 'sides' that criminologists, policy makers and researchers take.

Malcolm Cowburn is professor emeritus of applied social science, Marian Duggan is a senior lecturer in criminology, Anne Robinson is a senior lecturer in criminology and leader for the Certificate in Offender Management Programme, and Paul Senior is professor of probation studies and director of the Hallam Centre for Community Justice, all at Sheffield Hallam University, UK.