Attempts to understand why African and Americans are over-represented in United States crime statistics have been made complex by the existence of a multiplicit

Contains contributions on the theme of popular culture, crime, and social control. This title includes chapters that tease out various criminologically relevant

The Handbook of Social Control offers a comprehensive review of the concepts of social control in today's environment and focuses on the most relevant theories

"Explores government efforts to address social problems in the context of the criminal justice system"--

James J. Chriss carefully guides readers through the debates about social control. The book provides a comprehensive guide to historical debates and more recent