Crime, Deviance and Society An Introduction to Sociological Criminology
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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…
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Key features
- A 'specialty' text focussed on the analysis of theoretical concepts and their application to contemporary social issues
- Accompanied by a suite of resources in the form of lesson plans, which provide supporting material for teaching criminological theories. These plans incorporate innovative 'blended learning' practices that make use of innovations in online and face-to-face teaching
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108333641
- Subjects Criminal Law,Criminology,Law,Sociology
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 14 January 2021
- ISBN: 9781108430302
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.79kg
- Contains: 13 b/w illus. 6 tables
- Page extent: 408 pages
- Availability: Available, despatch within 1-2 weeks
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 31 October 2020
- ISBN: 9781108333641
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