Understanding Deviance by David Downes

Understanding Deviance by David Downes

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This is a non-partisan review of the major sociological theories of crime and deviance. It begins with the work of the "Chicago School" of the 1920s and proceeds chronologically through the main theoretical positions to reach contemporary work on "Left Realism" and feminist criminology.

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Understanding Deviance by David Downes

This is a non-partisan review of the major sociological theories of crime and deviance. It begins with the work of the "Chicago School" of the 1920s and proceeds chronologically through the main theoretical positions to reach contemporary work on "Left Realism" and feminist criminology. The principal aim is to introduce students to ideas in a manner that is clear and accessible but not biased. The strengths and weaknesses of each theory are assessed so that the reader is able to make an informed judgement about its worth.
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ISBN 13 9780198763734
ISBN 10 0198763735
Title Understanding Deviance
Author David Downes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1995-11-01
Number of pages 424
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