Key Concepts in Crime and Society /
"The four authors of this concise volume provide an authoritative introduction to diverse key concepts about crime and its relationship to society. Each chapter starts with a definition (e.g., deviance, social control, normalization), providing readers with the vocabulary and conceptual framewo...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
SAGE Publications Ltd,
2014
London : SAGE Publications, [2014?] |
| Series: | SAGE key concepts
Sage knowledge |
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| Summary: | "The four authors of this concise volume provide an authoritative introduction to diverse key concepts about crime and its relationship to society. Each chapter starts with a definition (e.g., deviance, social control, normalization), providing readers with the vocabulary and conceptual framework for fully understanding chapter contents... a very good way to expose students and the public (and scholars from outside fields) to definitions, ideas, and theories of crime and society." - K. Evans, Indiana State University, Choice Key Concepts in Crime and Society offers an authoritative introduction to key issues in the area of crime as it connects to society. By providing critical insight into the key issues within each concept as well as highlighted cross-references to other key concepts, students will be helped to .. ""A crucial text for whetting the academic appetite of those studying criminology at university. The comprehensive engagement with key crime and deviance debates and issues make this a perfect springboard for launching into the complex, diverse and exciting realm of researching criminology.""--Dr Ruth Penfold-Mounce, University of York""Essential reading for those new to the discipline and an invaluable reference point for those well versed in criminology and the sociology of crime and deviance.""--Dr Mark Monaghan, University of Leeds Key Concepts in Crime and Society offers an authoritative |
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| Item Description: | Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (184 pages) : illustrations 1 online resource (200 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 147391969X 1473925150 9781473919693 (ebook) : 9781473919693 9781473925151 |
| Access: | Restricted for use by site license. |