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

Downes, David; Rock, Paul; McLaughlin, Eugene

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9780198747345: Understanding Deviance: A Guide to the Sociology of Crime and Rule-Breaking

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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.

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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.

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