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382 kr
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Shades of Deviance is a turbo-driven guide to crime and deviance. It offers politically engaged, thought-provoking and accessibly written accounts of a wide range of socially and legally prohibited acts. This updated and revised edition is designed to be essential reading for general readers, undergraduate students in the fields of criminology and sociology, and those preparing to embark on degree courses in these fields. Written by field-leading experts from across the globe and designed for those who want a clear and exciting introduction to the complex areas of crime and deviance, this book provides short overviews of a wide range of social problems, harms and criminal acts, offering a series of cutting-edge and critical treatments of issues such as war and terrorism, incels and the alt-right, ecocide, trolling, hate crime and chemsex. A guide is also given to further readings and films to develop the reader’s understanding of these issues. This new edition has been fully revised and extended, with new entries on robot sex, protest, child soldiers, online abuse, cybercrime, drug trafficking, gangs and weapon use. Shades of Deviance encourages readers to critically reconsider their ideas about what is right and wrong, about what is socially harmful and which problems we should focus our attention on. It offers careful analysis and reasoned explanation of complex issues in a world in which sensationalist headlines, anxiety and fear about crime permeate our lives. Read it to be prepared for some of the key debates shaping the world to come.
1 744 kr
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Shades of Deviance is a turbo-driven guide to crime and deviance. It offers politically engaged, thought-provoking and accessibly written accounts of a wide range of socially and legally prohibited acts. This updated and revised edition is designed to be essential reading for general readers, undergraduate students in the fields of criminology and sociology, and those preparing to embark on degree courses in these fields. Written by field-leading experts from across the globe and designed for those who want a clear and exciting introduction to the complex areas of crime and deviance, this book provides short overviews of a wide range of social problems, harms and criminal acts, offering a series of cutting-edge and critical treatments of issues such as war and terrorism, incels and the alt-right, ecocide, trolling, hate crime and chemsex. A guide is also given to further readings and films to develop the reader’s understanding of these issues. This new edition has been fully revised and extended, with new entries on robot sex, protest, child soldiers, online abuse, cybercrime, drug trafficking, gangs and weapon use. Shades of Deviance encourages readers to critically reconsider their ideas about what is right and wrong, about what is socially harmful and which problems we should focus our attention on. It offers careful analysis and reasoned explanation of complex issues in a world in which sensationalist headlines, anxiety and fear about crime permeate our lives. Read it to be prepared for some of the key debates shaping the world to come.
359 kr
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The relationship between drugs and crime is well-established, yet far more nuanced and complex than we might think. This fresh, critical text unites key themes like media, ethnicity, race, gender and sexuality to explore radical new perspectives. In this book you will encounter:- The misconceptions surrounding drug use and its association with criminal activity- Contemporary topics, from the US opioid crisis to technical advancements in drug distribution- An analysis of the inequalities inherent in criminal justice for minority ethnic and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups - Global case studies, from Portugal to Canada to UruguayLooking to challenge your understanding of drugs and crime? Whether you are a student, academic or practitioner, this text will radically transform your understanding and ignite your critical thinking.
2 067 kr
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The relationship between drugs and crime is well-established, yet far more nuanced and complex than we might think. This fresh, critical text unites key themes like media, ethnicity, race, gender and sexuality to explore radical new perspectives. In this book you will encounter:- The misconceptions surrounding drug use and its association with criminal activity- Contemporary topics, from the US opioid crisis to technical advancements in drug distribution- An analysis of the inequalities inherent in criminal justice for minority ethnic and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups - Global case studies, from Portugal to Canada to UruguayLooking to challenge your understanding of drugs and crime? Whether you are a student, academic or practitioner, this text will radically transform your understanding and ignite your critical thinking.