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Crime, Deviance and Society An Introduction to Sociological Criminology

Authors

Ana Rodas, Western Sydney University, Melanie Simpson, NSW Department of Justice, Paddy Rawlinson, Western Sydney University, Ronald Kramer, University of Auckland, Emma Ryan, Deakin University, Victoria, Emmeline Taylor, City University London, Reece Walters, Deakin University, Victoria, Alan Beckley, Western Sydney University, Chris Cunneen, University of Technology, Sydney, Ashlee Gore, Western Sydney University, Amanda Porter, University of Melbourne, Scott Poynting, Western Sydney University, Emma Russell, La Trobe University, Victoria
Published 2020

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…

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  • 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

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