Social Structure and Anomie
| Author | : Robert K. Merton |
| Publisher | : Irvington Pub |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 1993-08-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780829034912 |
Social Structure And Anomie
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On Social Structure and Science
| Author | : Robert K. Merton |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 64 |
| Release | : 1996-09-15 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780226520704 |
Robert K. Merton is unarguably one of the most influential sociologists of his time. A figure whose wide-ranging theoretical and methodological contributions have become fundamental to the field, Merton is best known for introducing such concepts and procedures as unanticipated consequences, self-fulfilling prophecies, focused group interviews, middle-range theory, opportunity structure, and analytic paradigms. This definitive compilation encompasses the breadth and brilliance of his works, from the earliest to the most recent. Merton's foundational writings on social structure and process, on the sociology of science and knowledge, and on the discipline and trajectory of sociology itself are all powerfully represented, as are his autobiographical insights in a fascinating coda. Anchored by Piotr Sztompka's contextualizing introduction, Merton's vast oeuvre emerges as a dynamic and profoundly coherent system of thought, a constant source of vitality and renewal for present and future sociology.
Social Theory and Social Structure
| Author | : Robert King Merton |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 744 |
| Release | : 1968 |
| Genre | : Social classes |
| ISBN | : 0029211301 |
This new printing is not a newly revised edition, only an enlarged one. The revised edition of 1957 remains intact except that its short introduction has been greatly expanded to appear here as Chapters I and II. The only other changes are technical and minor ones: the correction of typographical errors and amended indexes of subjects and names.
Anomie, Strain and Subcultural Theories of Crime
| Author | : Joanne M. Kaufman |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 964 |
| Release | : 2017-05-15 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 135195797X |
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.
The Legacy of Anomie Theory
| Author | : Freda Adler |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 438 |
| Release | : 2020-03-06 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1000675793 |
This sixth volume of Advances in Criminological Theory is testimony to a resurgent interest in anomie-strain theory, which began in the mid- 1980s and continues unabated. Contributors focus on the new body of empirical research and theorizing that has been added to the anomie tradition that extends from Durkheim to Merton. The first section is a major, 75-page statement by Robert K. Merton, examining the development of the anomie-and-opportunity-structure paradigm and its significance to criminology., The Legacy of Anomie Theoy assesses the theory's continuing usefulness, explains the relevance of Merton's concept of goals/means disparity as a psychological mechanism in the explanation of delinquency, and compares strain theory with social control theory. A macrosociological theoretical formulation is used to explain the association between societal development and crime rates. In other chapters, anomie is used to explain white-collar crime and to explore the symbiotic relationship between Chinese gangs and adult criminal organizations within the cultural, economic, and political context of the American-Chinese community.
Social Theory and Social Structure
| Author | : Robert King Merton |
| Publisher | : Glencoe, Ill. : Free Press |
| Total Pages | : 442 |
| Release | : 1949 |
| Genre | : Social structure |
| ISBN | : |
Criminology Theory
| Author | : Frank P. Williams III |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 366 |
| Release | : 2015-03-02 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 1317523032 |
This highly acclaimed criminology text presents an up-to-date review of rational choice theories, including deterrence, shaming, and routine activities. It also incorporates current examples of deterrence research regarding domestic violence, drunk driving, and capital punishment, and features thought-provoking discussion of the relativity of crime. The authors explore the crime problem, its context, and causes of crime. The organization of the text reflects the fact that the etiology of crime must be at the heart of criminology. It examines contemporary efforts to redefine crime by focusing on family violence, hate crimes, white-collar misconduct with violent consequences, and other forms of human behavior often neglected by criminologists. Extensive discussion of evolving laws is included, and while the prevalence of the scientific method in the field of criminology is highlighted, the impact of ideology on explanations of crime is the cornerstone of the book.
