Crime and Society

by Frances Heidensohn

Published 31 January 1989
Crime and Society is a comprehensive review of the sociological study of crime and the relationship between crime and society that combines theoretical analysis with up-to-date empirical surveys. Covering the major issues and concepts - urban crime, juvenile delinquency, corporate crime - this textbook also considers more recent concerns about victims, fear of crime, policing and control. 'a highly readable and at times novel text...a useful introduction to the phenomenon of crime.' Sociology '...highly readable...a useful introduction to the phenomenon of crime.'- Journal of Social Policy