Crime, Deviance and Society
An Introduction to Sociological Criminology
Published on 2. September 2020
978-1-108-92296-8 (ISBN)
Description
Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology offers a comprehensive introduction to criminological theory. The book introduces readers to key sociological theories, such as anomie and strain, and examines how traditional approaches have influenced the ways in which crime and deviance are constructed. It provides a nuanced account of contemporary theories and debates, and includes chapters covering feminist criminology, critical masculinities, cultural criminology, green criminology, and postcolonial theory, among others. Case studies in each chapter demonstrate how sociological theories can manifest within and influence the criminal justice system and social policy. Each chapter also features margin definitions and timelines of contributions to key theories, reflection questions and end-of-chapter questions that prompt students reflection. Written by an expert team of academics from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Crime, Deviance and Society is a highly engaging and accessible introduction to the field for students of criminology and criminal justice.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a highly accessible and user-friendly textbook on criminological theory with a sociological orientation.' Caglar Dolek, Cal Poly Humboldt State UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 6 Tables, black and white; 7 Halftones, black and white; 6 Line drawings, black and white
File size
4,62 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-108-92296-8 (9781108922968)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Ana Rodas | Melanie Simpson | Paddy Rawlinson
Crime, Deviance and Society
An Introduction to Sociological Criminology
Book
08/2020
Cambridge University Press
€86.00
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Persons
Content
1. Introduction: Explaining crime and deviance; 2. The origins and influence of positivist thought; 3. Place and crime; 4. Anomie and strain; 5. Deviant and criminal subcultures; 6. Labelling: Constructing crime and deviance; 7. Indigeneity, race and criminal justice; 8. Women, punishment and victimisation; 9. Masculinity, crime and criminology; 10. The surveillance society and social control; 11. Political economy and crimes of the powerful; 12. Green criminology; 13. Cultural criminology; 14. The international dimensions of crime and deviance.
