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Thinking About Criminology
Essays aims to provide an analysis of the relationship between theory and criminological research, discussing the ways in which theoretical perspectives have contributed to the understanding of relevant criminal justice institutions, law and policy.
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A Poetics of Social Work
In A Poetics of Social Work, Ken Moffatt considers the epistemological influences in the field of Canadian social work and social welfare from 1920 to 1939. Here, modernist constructs of knowledge are explored through the analysis of the thought of leading social welfare practitioners, namely Dorothy Livesay, Carl Dawson, Charlotte Whitton, and E.J. Urwick. These four figures represent a wide cross-section of Anglo-Canadian social thought at two of Canada's most influential universities (McGill and Toronto), and Moffatt's study of their thinking reveals the presence of a diversity of approaches to social work and social change during this period.
By challenging the notion that human values and humanitarian concerns were abandoned in favour of science, empirical findings, and technical interpretation of authoritative knowledge, the author attempts to expand the concept of the social work knowledge base and explores how social work emerged as a profession in Canada. Moffatt's study presents a broad context for analysis, and provides fascinating reading and source material for those interested in history, philosophy, literature, and biography, as well as social work and the social sciences.
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Émile Durkheim: Law in a Moral Domain
\"Emile Durkheim: Law in a Moral Domain\" by Roger Cotterrell is reviewed.
Book Review
Past masters not yesterday's men CHRISTMAS BOOKS Observer writers select the words that spoke loudest in a year of action
WITH A forest of sports books competing for space on the nation's shelves, it is becoming increasingly difficult to produce something which really catches the eye. More Than 90 Minutes (More Than 90 Minutes, pounds 21.95) is well worth a lingering look. Its collection of evocative photographs charts two years in the life of Brighton and Hove Albion, and the fact that these were the most traumatic and turbulent in the club's history makes this a compelling tale. In a nutshell the Seagulls had their feathers plucked by uncaring owners, and it was only the force of fan power, and a remarkable last-gasp escape by the team, which saved them from extinction. Stuart Weir's brooding black and white images bare the Albion's soul, from dressing room agony through boardroom acrimony to terrace antics. The Guardian's Paul Hayward provides accompanying text which is equally emotive. Build a Bonfire (Mainstream, pounds 14.99), by Stephen North and Paul Hodson is a variation on the Brighton theme and this book could serve as an instruction manual to any fans trying to rouse a club on its knees. The drama is told by first-hand witnesses, including former manager Liam Brady and player Stuart Storer, but prime billing goes to the faithful. They are ordinary folk who came up with an extraordinary campaign: combining an awayday at Wigan with a visit to the Lancashire home of their despised chairman, where they read poetry to enlighten the locals. Then there was Fans United day, when supporters sporting shirts from clubs throughout the land joined together at the Goldstone Ground to back the cause. One sympathiser even made the journey from Real Madrid. The Rough Guide to European Football (Penguin, pounds 14.99) by Peterjon Cresswell and Simon Evans is indispensable for anyone who fancies footballing holidays. All your basic travelling necessities are there, but it's the crucial football information which is really valuable. How would you survive a trip to Ferencvaros without knowing the Hungarian for offside? Exploring the sights and stadia in 27 European cities will be a more vibrant experience thanks to this book.
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