Criminalising Social Policy: Anti-Social Behaviour and Welfare in a De-Civilised Society

ISBN-13: 9781843923268 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 256 str.

John Rodger

Opis

Explores the connections between the decline in support for welfarism in high crime cultures, the emergence of de-civilising tendencies through social exclusionary policies and the problem of delinquency and anti-social behaviour. This book is suitable for students taking courses in criminology, sociology, criminal justice and social policy.

Recenzje

'A challenging and readable book which makes a real contribution to our understanding of the contemporary politics of social policy and criminalisation.' − Professor Peter Squires, University of Brighton, UK

Spis treści

Introduction: Outline of the Book 1. Criminalising Social Policy: Some General Observations 2. Incivility and Welfare in a De-civilised Society 3. Disorderly Behaviour and Underclass Culture: The Emergence of the 'Chav' and 'NEET' Generation4. The Politics and Policy of Incivility 5. Family Life and Anti-social Behaviour 6. Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice 7. The Strategy for Civil Renewal and Community Safety 8. Fear of the Uncivil and the Criminal 9. Conclusion

O autorze

John J. Rodger is reader in social policy and associate dean (learning and teaching) in the school of social sciences at the University of the West of Scotland.