This book, a contribution to general criminological theory, suggests that the key to why some societies have higher crime rates than others lies in the way different cultures go about the social process of shaming wrongdoers. Shaming can be counterproductive, making crime problems worse. But when shaming is done within a cultural context of respect for the offender, it can be extraordinarily powerful, efficient, and just form of social control.
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"This book seems likely to become a classic. It will be widely read, and its claims should inspire a good deal of empirical research. If the theory of reintegrative shaming proves to explain even a portion of the topics Braithwaite addresses, this book will have made an important, lasting contribution." Joel Best, Social Forces
"Anyone who wants to become or remain well informed about theories of crime and deviance should have this book on the bookshelf." Contemporary Sociology
"Anyone who wants to become or remain well informed about theories of crime and deviance should have this book on the bookshelf." Contemporary Sociology
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A contribution to general criminological theory is supplied by this study's claim that the key to why some societies have higher crime rates than others lies in the way different cultures "shame" wrongdoing.
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A victim from the land downunder,
By Brian Poskitt (Kingswood, NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Crime, Shame and Reintegration (Paperback)
As a victim of a violent crime (murder of a loved one), and preparing to take part in a victim/offender conference I felt the need to find out more about this new way of dealing with crime ie Restorative Justice. In this book John Braithwaite discusses the reasons why criminals offend and why the current justice system fails to satisfy the needs of the majority of victims. His theory with regards to reintegretive shaming and its subsequent applications are well thought out and compelling. As a criminologist and academic Mr Braithwaite tends to use many "in-house" phrases and words which makes the book heavy reading, especially for a layman such as I looking for simple answers. However, the content and theory are excellent, well researched and relevant in todays crime ridden society. I believe that Mr Braithwaite has the answer, or the beginning of the answer, in this book and I would make it compulsory reading for all existing and would be Judges in the world today. I highly recommend the book to all concerned citizens looking for an explanation, an answer, and a solution to the upward spiralling crime rate.
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criminal subculture formation, repentant role, moralizing social control, organized subculture, shaming will, organizational crime, shaming can, shaming which, illegitimate opportunities, criminal subcultures, labeling perspective, formal punishment, communitarian culture, corporate offenders, net rewards, reintegrative shaming, communitarian societies, informal social control, subcultural theory, labeling theory, predatory crime, female delinquency, effective social control, secondary deviance Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Crime is not a unidimensional construct. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
criminal subculture formation, repentant role, moralizing social control, organized subculture, shaming will, organizational crime, shaming can, shaming which, illegitimate opportunities, criminal subcultures, labeling perspective, formal punishment, communitarian culture, corporate offenders, net rewards, reintegrative shaming, communitarian societies, informal social control, subcultural theory, labeling theory, predatory crime, female delinquency, effective social control, secondary deviance Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, World War, Environment Agency, New York, Albert Cohen, Alcoholics Anonymous, The Impact of Publicity, Third World, Stedman Jones New!
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