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Revisiting Moral Panics
V E (Ed)Et Al Cree
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Description for Revisiting Moral Panics
Paperback. Drawing on the popular Economic Social and Research Council (ESRC) seminar series, this book examines social issues and anxieties, and the solutions to them, through the concept of moral panic. Editor(s): Cree, Viviene E.; Clapton, Gary; Smith, Mark. Series: Moral Panics in Theory and Practice. Num Pages: 316 pages. BIC Classification: JFD; JHB; JK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 480.
We live in a world that is increasingly characterised as full of risk, danger and threat. Every day a new social issue emerges to assail our sensibilities and consciences. Drawing on the popular Economic Social and Research Council (ESRC) seminar series, this book examines these social issues and anxieties, and the solutions to them, through the concept of moral panic. With a commentary by Charles Critcher and contributions from both well-known and up-and-coming researchers and practitioners, this is a stimulating and innovative overview of moral panic ideas, which will be an essential resource.
We live in a world that is increasingly characterised as full of risk, danger and threat. Every day a new social issue emerges to assail our sensibilities and consciences. Drawing on the popular Economic Social and Research Council (ESRC) seminar series, this book examines these social issues and anxieties, and the solutions to them, through the concept of moral panic. With a commentary by Charles Critcher and contributions from both well-known and up-and-coming researchers and practitioners, this is a stimulating and innovative overview of moral panic ideas, which will be an essential resource.
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Moral Panics in Theory and Practice
Condition
New
Weight
479g
Number of Pages
316
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447321866
SKU
V9781447321866
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99-50
About V E (Ed)Et Al Cree
Viviene E. Cree is Professor of Social Work Studies at the University of Edinburgh. She is a qualified youth and community worker and social worker, and has written and researched extensively on social work. Gary Clapton is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and was formerly a children and families ... Read more
Reviews for Revisiting Moral Panics
A very good introduction to the continuing relevance and dynamism of the concept of moral panics in contemporary times. - Journal of Social Work This readable, engaging book updates moral panic and shows its continuing relevance alongside a range of interrelated concepts and approaches. Rutgers Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books This book is a strong ... Read more