Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Sociology of Crime"" by Joseph Slabey Roucek is an in-depth analysis of the sociological factors that contribute to criminal behavior. The author presents a comprehensive overview of the various theoretical perspectives that have been used to understand crime, including the social disorganization theory, strain theory, and social learning theory. The book also explores the social and cultural factors that influence criminal behavior, such as poverty, unemployment, and discrimination. The author examines the role of the family, peer groups, and the media in shaping attitudes towards crime and deviance. Additionally, the book discusses the criminal justice system and its impact on crime rates, including issues of police brutality, racial profiling, and mass incarceration.Throughout the book, Roucek provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the concepts and theories discussed. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students of sociology, criminology, and criminal justice. Overall, ""Sociology of Crime"" offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the complex social factors that contribute to criminal behavior.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
