Understanding Deviance: A Guide to the Sociology of Crime and Rule-Breaking Contributor(s): Downes, David (Author), Rock, Paul (Author), McLaughlin, Eugene (Author) |
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ISBN: 0198747349 ISBN-13: 9780198747345 Publisher: Oxford University Press OUR PRICE: $101.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Law | Criminal Law - General - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 302.542 |
LCCN: 2015958679 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.7" W x 9.6" (1.41 lbs) 424 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |