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The clearest and most authoritative student guide to deviance: David Downes, Paul Rock, and Eugene McLaughlin, all leading experts in the field of deviance, come together to lead students through the sociological theories behind crime and deviance.

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An indispensable guide to the sociological theories behind crime, it outlines the principal theories of crime and rule-breaking, discussing them chronologically. Placing each theory in its European and North American contexts, the authors confront major criticisms that have been voiced against each theory, and construct defences where appropriate. Thoroughly revised and updated in its 7th edition, this is the clearest and most authoritativeguide to crime and deviance, written by three leading names in the field.

Author Biography

David Downes is Emeritus Professor of Social Administration and a member of the Mannheim Centre of Criminology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is currently working with Tim Newburn and Paul Rock on the official history of criminal justice policy in England and Wales 1959-1997.Paul Rock is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and a member of the Mannheim Centre of Criminology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is currently working with David Downes and Tim Newburn on the official history of criminal justice policy in England and Wales 1959-1997.Eugene McLaughlin is Professor of Criminology and a member of the Department of Sociology at the City University of London. He is currently researching the significance of institutional scandals in the UK.

Table of Contents

1: Theoretical contexts: the changing nature and scope of the sociology of crime and deviance2: Sources of knowledge about crime and deviance3: The Chicago school4: Functionalism: the Durkheimian legacy5: Anomie and strain theory6: Culture and subculture7: Symbolic interactionism8: Phenomenology9: Control theories10: Radical criminology11: Feminist criminology12: Victimology13: Public criminology: theory and policy14: The metamorphosis of the sociology of crime and deviance

Review

`I would say that while lesser books go straight to the 'deviance' aspect, this book does much more by addressing the 'sociology', situating the subject historically, culturally, and academically.'Jo Buckle, Glasgow Caledonian University`An excellent introduction to the sociology of deviance; it covers all the main theories and some that are not typically included with rich and varied examples.'Dr Luca Follis, Lancaster University Law School`I regard Understanding Deviance to be a triumph, a major achievement - and its reading essential to a balanced understanding of the field.'Erich Goode, Emeritus Professor, State University of New York at Stony Brook

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In this authoritative, critical, and insightful guide to crime and deviance, the discipline's leading experts challenge students to question assumptions

Long Description

An indispensable guide to the sociological theories behind crime, it outlines the principal theories of crime and rule-breaking, discussing them chronologically. Placing each theory in its European and North American contexts, the authors confront major criticisms that have been voiced against each theory, and construct defences where appropriate. Thoroughly revised and updated in its 7th edition, this is the clearest and most authoritativeguide to crime and deviance, written by three leading names in the field.

Review Text

`I would say that while lesser books go straight to the 'deviance' aspect, this book does much more by addressing the 'sociology', situating the subject historically, culturally, and academically.'Jo Buckle, Glasgow Caledonian University`An excellent introduction to the sociology of deviance; it covers all the main theories and some that are not typically included with rich and varied examples.'Dr Luca Follis, Lancaster University Law School`I regard Understanding Deviance to be a triumph, a major achievement - and its reading essential to a balanced understanding of the field.'Erich Goode, Emeritus Professor, State University of New York at Stony Brook

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I would say that while lesser books go straight to the 'deviance' aspect, this book does much more by addressing the 'sociology', situating the subject historically, culturally, and academically.

Feature

A detailed account of the major sociological theories of crime and deviance covering their development, recent research, and varying perspectives on their explanation of criminalityAuthored by three distinguished criminologists who have written extensively on theories of crime and devianceIntroduces key debates chronologically and deals with the complexity of these debates, challenging readers to question assumptions and explore new avenues of scholarshipAn extensive bibliography provides readers with references to a range of texts from the criminology classics, to less well known texts, reflecting the authors' expert knowledge of the subject

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1. Theoretical Contexts: The Changing Nature and Scope of the Sociology of Crime and Deviance 2. Sources of Knowledge about Crime and Deviance 3. The Chicago School of Sociology 4. Functionalism: The Durkheim Legacy 5. Anomie and Strain Theory 6. Culture and Subculture 7. Symbolic Interactionism 8. Phenomenology 9. Control Theories 10. Radical Criminology 11. Feminist Criminology 12. Victimology 13. Public Criminology: Theory and Policy 14. The Metamorphosis of the Sociology of Crime and Deviance

Details ISBN0198747349 Author Eugene McLaughlin Year 2016 ISBN-10 0198747349 ISBN-13 9780198747345 Media Book Language English Publisher Oxford University Press Short Title UNDERSTANDING DEVIANCE 7/E Edition 7th Pages 424 Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle A Guide to the Sociology of Crime and Rule-Breaking Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 364.01 Birth 1938 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2016-03-24 NZ Release Date 2016-03-24 Edition Description 7th Revised edition Publication Date 2016-03-24 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2016-04-06 We've got this

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