Background
Downes, David Malcolm was born on August 26, 1938 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Herman Leslie and Bernice Marion (Wood) Downes.
( First published in 1966, The Delinquent Solution presen...)
First published in 1966, The Delinquent Solution presents a study of crime associated with the nature of subcultures. The book discusses issues such as the concept and theory of subcultures, the life of delinquent gangs, and the English experience of delinquent subcultures. It also takes an in-depth look at the Stepney and Poplar survey on crime from 1960, analysing both statistical data and more informal observations. Although the book was written over forty years ago, the issues discussed remain relevant and strong areas of interest.
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(Downes and Rock's popular textbook, Understanding Devianc...)
Downes and Rock's popular textbook, Understanding Deviance, provides the reader with an indispensable guide to criminological theory. It sympathetically outlines the principal theories of crime and rule-breaking, discussing them chronologically, and placing them in their North American and European contexts, confronting major criticisms that have been voiced against them, and constructing defences where appropriate. The book has been thoroughly revised and brought up-to-date to include new issues of crime, deviance, and theory in the early twenty-first century. It includes new studies in the areas of gang and subcultural theory, further discussion of post-modernism and the "risk society", and assessment of how different approaches address the lengthy fall in crime rate across most democratic and developed societies.
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(The Dutch penal system has for many years been held up to...)
The Dutch penal system has for many years been held up to the world for its humane and enlightened approach to the criminal offender. Providing an eye-opening examination of both the policy and practice of the Dutch prison system, Downs includes a fascinating comparison with prison systems in England and Wales.
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(Understanding Deviance is an essential guide to criminolo...)
Understanding Deviance is an essential guide to criminological theory framed in a Canadian context. Prominent theorists such as Durkheim, Merton, and Thrasher are used to highlight the roots of the discipline, while the likes of Cicourel, Matza and Garland show how early approaches can be revised for the present-day. Some of the topics covered include juvenile deviance, street crime, aboriginal poverty, global capitalism, environmental crime, and living in a risk society. To ensure a balanced perspective, the major sociological theories of deviance are coupled with any important criticisms that have been voiced against them. Critical thinking questions and other pedagogical features showcase interesting issues that reflect the complex character of deviance in the modern world and act as a springboard for student exploration. This text offers students and instructors alike an excellent resource for studying deviance from a fresh new standpoint.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0195425677/?tag=2022091-20
( First published in 1966, The Delinquent Solution presen...)
First published in 1966, The Delinquent Solution presents a study of crime associated with the nature of subcultures. The book discusses issues such as the concept and theory of subcultures, the life of delinquent gangs, and the English experience of delinquent subcultures. It also takes an in-depth look at the Stepney and Poplar survey on crime from 1960, analysing both statistical data and more informal observations. Although the book was written over forty years ago, the issues discussed remain relevant and strong areas of interest.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0415842042/?tag=2022091-20
Downes, David Malcolm was born on August 26, 1938 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Herman Leslie and Bernice Marion (Wood) Downes.
Bachelor, Keble College, Oxford, England, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, London School of Economics, 1964.
Lecturer, London School Economics, 1963-1982; reader, London School Economics, 1982-1987; professor, London School Economics, since 1988. Senior research fellow Nuffield College, Oxford, England, 1970-1972.
( Since the legalisation of off-course cash betting in 19...)
(Downes and Rock's popular textbook, Understanding Devianc...)
(The Dutch penal system has for many years been held up to...)
( First published in 1966, The Delinquent Solution presen...)
( First published in 1966, The Delinquent Solution presen...)
(Understanding Deviance is an essential guide to criminolo...)
Member British Society Criminology.
Married Susan Onaway Hunt, December 28, 1961. Children: Hannah Jane, Abigail Sarah, Joshua Peter William.