Crime, social control and human rights: from moral panics to states of denial, essays in honour of Stanley Cohen

The work of Stanley Cohen over four decades has come to acquire a classical status in the fields of criminology, sociology and human rights. His writing, research, teaching and practical engagement in these fields have been at once rigorously analytical and intellectually inspiring. It amounts to a...

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Contributors: Downes, David 1938- (Other) ; Cohen, Stanley 1942-2013 (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Cullompton, Devon, UK Portland, Or Willan Publishing 2007
In:Year: 2007
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Summary:The work of Stanley Cohen over four decades has come to acquire a classical status in the fields of criminology, sociology and human rights. His writing, research, teaching and practical engagement in these fields have been at once rigorously analytical and intellectually inspiring. It amounts to a unique contribution, immensely varied yet with several unifying themes, and it has made, and continues to make, a lasting impact around the world. His work thus has a protean character and scope which transcend time and place. This book of essays in Stanley Cohen's honour aims to build on and reflec
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Physical Description:Online-Ressource (xxviii, 452 p), ill, 25 cm
ISBN:9781843922285
1843922282