Crime: Critical Concepts in Sociology, 4 Vol. Set

The articles in this collection analyze the causes and prevention of crime as well as the treatment and punishment of its perpetrators, providing an historical overview as well as a picture of the field as it currently stands. While taking a sociological approach to the subject, this set reflects the diversity of the related fields and theoretical traditions that inform the study of crime--including economics, history, psychology and anthropology. With a new introduction and a thorough index, this is a uniquely helpful resource for a wide range of readers.