Social Problems and Social Control in Criminal Justice

Burns, Stacy/ Peyrot, Mark

ISBN 10: 1955055211 / ISBN 13: 9781955055215

Published by Lynne Rienner Pub, 2022

265 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 1955055211

Synopsis:

“An ideal book for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminology, Social Problems, and Public Policy. . . . For researchers, this book offers an expansion of institutional constructionism and a roadmap for further research on criminal justice policy.” ―Sarah Britto, Criminal Justice Review

“A thought-provoking look at social control through criminal justice in the US.” ―Choice

"A compelling book.... The authors capture the shifting trajectories of social control that are institutionally mobilized in response to a broad range of social problems." ―Peter R. Ibarra, University of Illinois Chicago

Today's headlines are rife with reports of hate crimes, domestic terrorism, drug abuse, police malfeasance, and many other profound social problems. Equally, there are discussions, often contentious, about how best to respond to the issues raised. Stacy Burns and Mark Peyrot explore government efforts to address social problems in the context of the criminal justice system.

Adopting an institutionalist perspective, the authors show how social control efforts have adapted and changed over time―and how some efforts have inadvertently contributed to the problems they are trying to alleviate. Their work draws on a wealth of sources, ranging from case law to popular initiatives to policy analysis, to advance both theoretical and practical understanding of criminal justice at work.

CONTENTS:

• Theorizing Social Control in Criminal Justice.
• INCREASING SOCIAL CONTROL
• Hate Crime and Domestic Terrorism.
• Gun Violence and Mass Shootings.
• Sexual Assault in Higher Education.
• LEGITIMIZING SOCIAL CONTROL.
• Racial Bias and Violence in Policing.
• Racial Bias and White Privilege in Sentencing.
• Demonization of Sex Offenders.
• REDUCING SOCIAL CONTROL.
• Reversing Mass Incarceration.
• Extending Problem-Solving Courts.
• Reforming Marijuana Prohibition.
• CONCLUSION.
• Possible Futures of Social Control.

About the Author: Stacy Burns is professor of sociology at Loyola Marymount University. Mark Peyrot (1949-2022) was most recently professor emeritus of sociology at Loyola University Maryland.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Social Problems and Social Control in ...
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Brand New