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This Text Covers The Social Theory Of Crime, Deviance And Social Order, Drawing Together The Experiences Of Criminologists From The Principal Contemporary Schools Of Thought. Book Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Notes On Contributors; Chapter 1 Thinking About Criminology: Facts Are Bits Of Biography; Chapter 2 Theorizing-sotto Voce; Chapter 3 Making The Invisible Visible In Criminology: A Personal Journey; Chapter 4 Translations And Refutations: An Analysis Of Changing Perspectives In Criminology; Chapter 5 Copping A Plea; Chapter 6 Back To The Future: The Predictive Value Of Social Theories Of Delinquency; Chapter 7 Roots Of A Perspective Chapter 8 From Criminology To Anthropology? Identity, Morality And Normality In The Social Construction Of Deviancechapter 9 Obituaries, Opportunities And Obsessions; Chapter 10 Thinking About Criminology: A Reflection On Theory Within Criminology; References; Index Edited By Simon Holdaway And Paul Rock. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This text investigates the evolution of criminological thought by examining how personal biography and social context shape the development of theoretical frameworks. The authors, Paul Rock and Simon Holdaway, curate a collection of essays from prominent criminologists to analyze the intersection of individual experience and academic inquiry. By documenting the shifts in perspective within the field, the book provides a meta-analysis of how crime, deviance, and social order are conceptualized by contemporary scholars.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the history of ideas within the field of criminology. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for those interested in the evolution of sociological approaches to crime.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
020398109X
ISBN-13:
9780203981092
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