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

by David Downes and Paul Rock

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198747349
• ISBN13: 9780198747345
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"