The figure of the child and the imaginative and emotional capacities associated with children have always been sites of lively contestation for readers and critics of Dickens. In this book, scholars explore the function of the child and childhood within Dickens's imagination and reflect on the cultural resonance of his engagement with this topic.

A dictionary that deals with criminal justice from a UK perspective. It provides a comprehensive guide to the various aspects of the British criminal justice system, including its historical context and contemporary operations. It is suitable for both students and practitioners of criminal justice.