Review of Counter-Colonial Criminology: A Critique of Imperialist Reason by Biko Agozino. London: Pluto Press, 20

Abstract

Since its inception, the goal of criminology has been to answer the age old question: What causes crime? With Counter-Colonial Criminology, Biko Agozino joins the ranks of notable criminologists such as Lombroso, Durkheim, Agnew, and Akers in attempting to answer this question. However, Agozinos interpretation is a radical yet refreshing departure from traditional explanations by seeking to explain not only the causes of crime, but also the existence of criminology. Agozino re-invigorates and rejuvenates the study of criminology, and with this work, he will undoubtedly change the way criminologists think about crime and the discipline of criminology.