Marxism and criminological theory : a critique and a toolkit

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Author:

Cowling, Mark.

ISBN:

9781403945990

Publication Information:

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

Physical Description:

x, 292 s.

Contents:

Marxism in the 21st century -- Marxism and the definition of crime -- The classics : criminology encounters das Kapital -- Radical US criminology -- British critical criminology -- The lumpenproletariat as the criminal class?. Alienation -- Crime and the reproduction conditions of capitalism -- Marxism and law -- Marxism, justice and criminal justice -- Communism : the end of crime?. Conclusion: Is there a future for Marxist criminology?.

Abstract:

This book analyses existing work on Marxism and criminological theory, then discusses the main concepts available for further work in this area.It shows how Marxism is still relevant after the fall of the Soviet Union. It puts Marx back into criminological thinking. It shows how an understanding of Marx is invaluable in the study of crime and criminal justice.This volume looks at Marxist thought in criminology, the work of Willem Bonger, Georg Rusche and Otto Kircheimer, and assesses the role of Marxist analysis in areas such as Critical Criminology and Left Realism. Arguing that Marxism is relevant in the post-Soviet era, it offers a 'toolkit' of Marxist theories and how to use them.

Subject Term:

Communism -- History -- 20th century.

Communism -- Philosophy.

Criminology -- Philosophy.

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Cowling, Mark.

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This volume looks at Marxist thought in criminology, the work of Willem Bonger, Georg Rusche and Otto Kircheimer, and assesses the role of Marxist analysis in areas such as Critical Criminology and Left Realism. Arguing that Marxism is relevant in the post-Soviet era, it offers a 'toolkit' of Marxist theories and how to use them.