Böcker av Stephen (Professor of Criminology Farrall

This book seeks to explore a previously neglected aspect of crime in modern society - namely those crimes committed by otherwise 'respectable' citizens in the market arena. It outlines the contours of the contemporary moral economy, and asks, is a 'predatory society' emerging from the central sphere of consumption?

Charting the processes associated with desistance from crime for a cohort of ex-probationers as they continue their social and personal development (including the impact of parenthood), as well as their motivations to change to, and maintain, a law-abiding lifestyle.