A Philosophy of the Social Construction of Crime
- ISBN-10
- 1447327322
- ISBN-13
- 9781447327325
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 97
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Author
- David Polizzi
Description
This book situates the social construction of crime and criminal behaviour within the philosophical context of phenomenology and explores how these constructions inform, and justify, the policies employed to address them. It is essential reading for academics and students interested in social theory and theories of criminology.
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