| Crime and the American Dream (Wadsworth Series in Criminological Theory) |  | Authors: Steven F. Messner, Richard Rosenfeld Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Category: Book
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Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published) Media: Paperback Edition: 3 Pages: 144 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5 Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.3
ISBN: 0534562779 EAN: 9780534562779 ASIN: 0534562779
Publication Date: December 5, 2000 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description The foundation of this book is institutional anomie theory, an offshoot of strain theory. It explores why America's over-emphasis on the pursuit of materialistic gain contributes to the country's high rates of violent crime.
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