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The classic reference “Encyclopedia of Sociology,” winner of the 1993 Dartmouth Medal, has been updated to reflect many changes in society and in the field of sociology in recent years. Articles covering core issues such as race, poverty, violence, economics, pregnancy and abortion have been updated and expanded, and completely new articles have been written on topics such as the Internet, privacy and epidemiology.

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Recidivism is the act of a person repeating an undesirable behavior after they have either experienced negative consequences of that behavior, or have been treated or trained to extinguish that behavior. It is also known as the percentage of former prisoners who are rearrested. The term is most frequently used in conjunction with substance abuse and criminal behavior. For example, scientific literature may refer to the recidivism of sexual offenders, meaning the frequency with which they are detected or apprehended committing additional sexual crimes after being released from prison for similar crimes. ... Read more

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In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in anomie theory as an approach to explain deviant or criminal behavior.The concept argues that society encourages individuals to seek lofty goals but fails to effectively regulate their conduct in pursuit of those unattainable ideals; this breakdown in social structure pressures individuals to commit crimes because they are unable to satisfy desires through legitimate means.

This collection of original essays by key figures in the revival of anomie theory thoroughly explores recent developments in the field and charts the future direction of anomie in criminological research.The contributors examine revised and extended versions of classic anomie theory at the micro- and macro-levels, reevaluate previous empirical research on classic theory, discuss more sophisticated qualitative and quantitative techniques for testing anomie theory, and analyze the significant links between strain and anomie theory.

Taken together, the selections demonstrate that contemporary anomie theory is a significant and distinctive strategy for studying deviance and crime. ... Read more

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This text presents the results of a three-year study in social research, which aimed to measure and explain anomie in different parts of the world with different cultures and different socio-political and economic conditions. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were applied, and the book not only represents the projects in juxtaposition, but also attempts to show how they relate to each other. The project elaborated instruments for practical use of both public and private agents in development co-operation in order to assess the stability or instability of a given society and to orient development policies accordingly. The book aims to provide the basis for an early detection system for anomie. The main interest is intercultural setting, the detection of hidden anomic potential and the close linkages between scientific research and its applicability for development policy and practice in applied anomie research. ... Read more

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Anomie, strain and subcultural theories are among the leading theories of crime. Anomie theories state that crime results from the failure of society to regulate adequately the behavior of individuals, particularly the efforts of individuals to achieve monetary success. Strain theories focus on the impact of strains or stressors on crime, including the inability to achieve monetary success through legal channels. And subcultural theories argue that some individuals turn to crime because they belong to groups that excuse, justify or approve of crime. This volume presents the leading selections on each theory, including the original statements of the theories, key efforts to revise the theories, and the latest statements of each theory. The coeditors, Robert Agnew and Joanne Kaufman, are prominent strain theorists; and their introductory essay provides an overview of the theories, discusses the relationship between them, and introduces each of the selections. ... Read more

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The classic reference “Encyclopedia of Sociology,” winner of the 1993 Dartmouth Medal, has been updated to reflect many changes in society and in the field of sociology in recent years. Articles covering core issues such as race, poverty, violence, economics, pregnancy and abortion have been updated and expanded, and completely new articles have been written on topics such as the Internet, privacy and epidemiology.