Narrative Criminology: Understanding Stories of Crime

Book Overview

Explores the role of stories in criminal culture and justice systems around the world

Stories are much more than a means of communication--stories help us shape our identities, make sense of the world, and mobilize others to action. In Narrative Criminology, prominent scholars from across the academy and around the world examine stories that animate offending. From an examination of how criminals understand certain types of crime...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479823414
• ISBN13: 9781479823413
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 9.1"