Social Control and Political Order: European Perspectives at the End of the Century

by Colin Sumner

Book Overview

Social control is a key concept within sociology, arguably one of the most important. This vibrant collection of essays offers a profound and timely assessment of issues surrounding this concept and indicates its significance for the new political orders developing in contemporary Europe. Contributors debate the issues relating to the future of social control from a range of perspectives. They outline its history and politics in both Anglo-American...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803975597
• ISBN13: 9780803975590
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"