Understanding Deviance : A Guide to the Sociology of Crime and Rule-Breaking

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 authoritative guide to crime and deviance, written by three leading names in the field.Author: Downes, David,author,Rock, Paul,author,McLaughlin, Eugene,author Contributors: Downes, David,author,Rock, Paul,author,McLaughlin, Eugene,author Binding: paperback Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Edition: 7 Published/Release Date: 24 Mar 2016 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Oxford University Press Author/Director/Artist: David Downes Dimension (cm): 239x23x155 mm Package Dimension (cm): 27x244x174 mm Item Weight (g): 1050 Package Weight (g): 735