A Philosophy of the Social Construction of Crime (First Edition)

By: David Polizzi

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Synopsis: It is well known that the social definition of individuals and ethnic groups helps legitimize how they are addressed by law enforcement. The philosophy of the social construction of crime and criminal behaviour reflects how individuals, such as police officers, construct meaning from the perspective from which they emerge, which in turn influences their law enforcement outlook. In the field, this is generally viewed through a positivist frame of reference which fails to critically examine assumptions of approach and practice. Written by an international specialist in this area, this is the first book which attempts to situate the social construction of crime and criminal behaviour within the philosophical context of phenomenology and how these constructions help inform, and ultimately justify, the policies employed to address them. Challenging existing thinking, this is essential reading for academics and students interested in social theory and theories of criminology.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 104 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781447327349
Related ISBNs:: 9781447327646, 9781447327325, 9781447327356, 9781447327332, 9781447327325
Publisher:: Policy Press
Date of Addition:: 06/17/25
Copyrighted By:: Policy Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Social Studies, Philosophy, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.