Social Control: An Introduction - Hardcover

by James J. Chriss (Author)

What is social control? How do social controls become part of everyday life? What role does social control play within criminal justice, the treatment of mental illness, and responses to terrorist atrocities? In this new edition of his popular and engaging introduction, Chriss carefully guides readers through the debates about social control.

Author Biography

James J. Chriss is Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Cleveland State University