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Crime, Deviance and Society

An Introduction to Sociological Criminology

Reece Walters author Ronald Kramer author Emmeline Taylor author Paddy Rawlinson author Alan Beckley author Melanie Simpson author Ana Rodas author Emma Ryan author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:25th Aug '20

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This book offers a comprehensive introduction to criminological theory and examines how crime and deviance are constructed.

Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology offers a comprehensive introduction to criminological theory. The book introduces key sociological theories, examines how traditional approaches have influenced the ways in which crime and deviance are constructed, and provides an account of contemporary theories and debates.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.

ISBN: 9781108430302

Dimensions: 248mm x 175mm x 22mm

Weight: 740g

408 pages