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Combining theoretical analysis with uptodate empirical surveys this textbook covers the major issues and concepts urban crime, juvenile delinquency and corporate crime. By frances heidensohn of all the developments in modern society changes in the perceived position of women have perhaps been the most remarked upon. Assistant lecturer in sociology, london school of economics. Women and crime frances heidensohn macmillan international. Frances heidensohn is professor of social policy and head of the department of social policy and politics at goldsmiths college, university of london. Women and crime frances heidensohn macmillan london 1985. The author highlights the crucial role of the media and popular culture and the complex, often stereotyped images of deviant women, as well as the ways in which social control is exercised.
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