Anomie and strain theories /

Introduces students to Robert Merton's Anomie Theory, which posits that the idea of the American Dream is implicated in the social production of crime. It also discusses two extensions of his theory, General Strain Theory and Institutional-Anomie Theory.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gehring, Krista S. (Author)
Other Authors: Wallace, Cheryl L. (letterer.), Agnew, Robert, 1953- (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2019].
Series:CrimComics ; 5.
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Description
Summary:Introduces students to Robert Merton's Anomie Theory, which posits that the idea of the American Dream is implicated in the social production of crime. It also discusses two extensions of his theory, General Strain Theory and Institutional-Anomie Theory.
Physical Description:v, 23 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0190207183
9780190207182