Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology

Description

Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology offers a comprehensive introduction to criminological theory. The book introduces readers to key sociological theories, such as anomie and strain, and examines how traditional approaches have influenced the ways in which crime and deviance are constructed. It provides a nuanced account of contemporary theories and debates, and includes chapters covering feminist criminology, critical masculinities, cultural criminology, green criminology, and postcolonial theory, among others. Case studies in each chapter demonstrate how sociological theories can manifest within and influence the criminal justice system and social policy. Each chapter also features margin definitions and timelines of contributions to key theories, reflection questions and end-of-chapter questions that prompt students reflection. Written by an expert team of academics from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Crime, Deviance and Society is a highly engaging and accessible introduction to the field for students of criminology and criminal justice.

Ana Rodas is a Lecturer in Criminology and Policing at Western Sydney University. Melanie Simpson is a Project Officer at the NSW Department of Justice. Paddy Rawlinson is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Western Sydney University. Ronald Kramer is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Auckland. Emma Ryan is a Lecturer in Criminology at Deakin University. Emmeline Taylor is Reader in Criminology at the City, University of London. Reece Walters is Professor of Criminology at Deakin University. Alan Beckley is Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Social Sciences & Psychology, Western Sydney University. Chris Cunneen is a Professor in Criminology at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education & Research, University of Technology Sydney. Ashlee Gore is a Lecturer in Criminology at Western Sydney University. Amanda Porter is a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Scott Poynting is Adjunct Professor in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology at Western Sydney University and the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology.