
Crime and Deviance
Edited by Johann Graaff
Doug Thompson(Author)
Johann Graaff(Editor)
Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Published on 1. June 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-19-578078-9 (ISBN)
Description
Part of a modularized series of short books on introductory sociology, "Crime and Deviance" is an introduction to the field, its fundamental concepts and major writers, especially those relevant to southern Africa and the developing world. This concise, book addresses fundamental sociological questions. Written in a lucid, logical and organized style, this book promotes the fundamental skill of sequential argument that all students must learn at university level. In addition, exercises at the end of each book are carefully constructed to develop cognitive skills.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Goodwood
South Africa
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
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Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
145 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-578078-9 (9780195780789)
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Persons
Author
Lecturer in Sociology, University of Natal, PietermaritzburgLecturer in Sociology, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg
Editor
Senior Lecturer, Sociology Department, University of Cape TownSenior Lecturer, Sociology Department, University of Cape Town
Content
Deadly deeds - violence in South Africa; having fun or committing crime - juvenile delinquency; crime in the suites - corporate crime; punishment and prison.