Crime, Deviance and Society

An Introduction to Sociological Criminology
Erscheinungsjahr 2021
ISBN: 978-1-108-43030-2
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 408 Seiten, Format (B × H): 196 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 726 g

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rodas, Ana

Gore, Ashlee

Simpson, Melanie

Porter, Amanda

Rawlinson, Paddy

Poynting, Scott

Kramer, Ronald

Russell, Emma

Ryan, Emma

Taylor, Emmeline

Walters, Reece

Beckley, Alan

Cunneen, Chris

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Rodas, Ana
Ana Rodas is a Lecturer in Criminology and Policing at Western Sydney University.

Porter, Amanda
Amanda Porter is a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne.

Poynting, Scott
Scott Poynting is Adjunct Professor in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology at Western Sydney University and the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology.

Beckley, Alan
Alan Beckley is Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences & Psychology, Western Sydney University.

Kramer, Ronald
Ronald Kramer is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Auckland.

Taylor, Emmeline
Emmeline Taylor is Reader in Criminology at the City, University of London.

Walters, Reece
Reece Walters is Professor of Criminology at Deakin University.

Ryan, Emma
Emma Ryan is a Lecturer in Criminology at Deakin University.

Simpson, Melanie
Melanie Simpson is a Project Officer at the NSW Department of Justice.

Gore, Ashlee
Ashlee Gore is a Lecturer in Criminology at Western Sydney University.

Rawlinson, Paddy
Paddy Rawlinson is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Western Sydney University.

Cunneen, Chris
Chris Cunneen is a Professor in Criminology at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education & Research, University of Technology Sydney.