Crime, Deviance and Social Control
- ISBN-10
- 0340749245
- ISBN-13
- 9780340749241
- Category
- Crime
- Pages
- 139
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Hodder Education
- Authors
- Janis Griffiths, Emma Wincup
Description
An examination of different sociological perspectives on crime and deviant behaviour in our society. It covers: patterns of criminal behaviour; explaining crime - structural and interpretative approaches; sociological perspectives on suicide; and defining, measuring and controlling crime. The text should be suitable for both linear and modular courses, and has an exam focus. It features sample questions and skills advice.
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