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Law and Society

A Sociological Approach

By: James J. Chriss

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Law and Society

A Sociological Approach

By: James J. Chriss

This text introduces students to the study of law from a sociological perspective by focusing on four themes: the relationship between law and society; law in everyday life; the role of race, class and gender in the legal system; and current political debates that are connected to law. While explaining the essentials elements of law, and drawing on scholarly literature and relevant cases, the author does not advocate for normative views on law and the legal system. The text compares laws across various societies, discusses international law, and demonstrates how the laws of certain countries affect those of others--providing readers with insights into the nature of law within any society.

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SAGE Publications

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1483358194

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9781483358192

Beyond Community Policing

From Early American Beginnings to the 21st Century

By: James J. Chriss

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Beyond Community Policing

From Early American Beginnings to the 21st Century

By: James J. Chriss

Beyond Community Policing uses history and general sociological theory to examine the trajectory of municipal policing from Britain in the 1830s to its adoption and evolution in the America. By analysing the uncertain and uneven historical development of policing, this book illustrates in great detail the functional connections between cities (or communities) and police departments. Chriss also considers the development of municipal policing in the American West between 1850 and 1890, which helps to situate the current discussion of policing in the post 9/11 United States.

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263

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Routledge

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1317263219

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9781317263210

Confronting Gouldner

Sociology and Political Activism

By: James J. Chriss

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Confronting Gouldner

Sociology and Political Activism

By: James J. Chriss

Alvin W. Gouldner (1920-1980) was a leading sociologist of his era who provided groundbreaking analyses in the areas of industrial sociology, critical sociological theory, ideology, reciprocity, and class analysis. Even as a self-avowed radical sociologist, Gouldner was unable to maintain allegiance to any particular theorist or theoretical school, for doing so could lead to theory becoming blind partisanship leading to unreflective and sometimes destructive practices (e.g., the problem of the communist dictator). In Confronting Gouldner James J. Chriss confronts the larger issue of the place of critical theory, and specifically Marxism, in framing the perspective of sociology as political activism. Through this confrontation with Gouldner, the author explores the implications of critical theory as it relates to social justice, marriage and family, religion, political activism, public sociology, and deviance and crime.

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BRILL

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9004232427

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9789004232426

Social Control

An Introduction

By: James J. Chriss

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Social Control

An Introduction

By: James J. Chriss

What is social control? How do social controls become part of everyday life? What role does the criminal justice system play in exerting control? Is the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness a form of social control? Do we need more social controls to prevent terrorist atrocities? In this third edition of his popular introduction, James J. Chriss carefully guides readers through the debates about social control. The book provides a comprehensive guide to historical debates and more recent controversies, examining in detail the criminal justice system, medicine, national security, and everyday life. Chriss blends theoretical discussion with a rich range of contemporary examples to illustrate the ways in which social control is exerted and maintained. The updated edition includes new or expanded material on autism, trauma and PTSD, sports participation, the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, domestic terrorism, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing importance of social media in surveillance and informal control, among other topics. Social Control is essential reading for students taking courses in deviance and social control, and will also appeal to those studying criminology, the sociology of law, and medical sociology.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1509539514

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9781509539512

Alvin W.Gouldner

Sociologist and Outlaw Marxist

By: James J. Chriss

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Alvin W.Gouldner

Sociologist and Outlaw Marxist

By: James J. Chriss

Published in 1999, this book is an exploration of the life and work of American sociologist Alvin W. Gouldner. Gouldner's life and contribution to legal theory is a case study in the limits of critical, self-reflexive inquiry. Hegel's dialect is a major theme running throughout Gouldner's work, and, even throughout his life, Gouldner himself seemed trapped in the unfolding of the spirit through three distinct stages: 1945-1960 - thesis; 1960-1970 - antithesis; and 1970-1980 - synthesis or new thesis. Implications for creating a reflexive critical sociology in Gouldner's image are discussed.

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Routledge

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0429852460

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9780429852466

Social Control

An Introduction

By: James J. Chriss

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Social Control

An Introduction

By: James J. Chriss

James J. Chriss carefully guides readers through the debates about social control. The book provides a comprehensive guide to historical debates and more recent controversies, examining in detail the criminal justice system, medicine, everyday life and national security.

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Polity

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0745638570

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Beyond Community Policing

From Early American Beginnings to the 21st Century

By: James J. Chriss

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From Early American Beginnings to the 21st Century

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Law and Society

Law and Society

Beyond Community Policing

Beyond Community Policing

Confronting Gouldner

Confronting Gouldner

Social Control

Social Control

Alvin W.Gouldner

Alvin W.Gouldner

Social Control

Social Control

Beyond Community Policing

Beyond Community Policing

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