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

Downes, David; Rock, Paul; McLaughlin, Eugene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198747349 ISBN 13: 9780198747345

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2016

Synopsis

In Understanding Deviance, Seventh Edition, leading experts David Downes, Paul Rock, and Eugene McLaughlin examine the major sociological theories behind crime and deviance, covering their development, recent research, and varying perspectives on their explanations of criminality. The authors discuss key debates in depth, challenging students to question assumptions and explore new avenues of scholarship. An extensive bibliography provides references to a wide range of both classic and lesser-known texts.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

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.

Eugene McLaughlin is Professor of Criminology and a member of the Department of Sociology at the City University of London.

Review:

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 * 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 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 *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0198747349
• ISBN 13: 9780198747345
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 424