Crime and the American Dream, 5th Edition
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Crime and the American Dream, 5th Edition

by Steven F. Messner

Sociology criminology
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This edition analyzes how cultural values and social structures contribute to crime in American society, offering key criminological perspectives.

ISBN-13 9781111346966 ASIN 1111346968 Views 266 Publisher Wadsworth Year 2012 Edition 5 Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 176 Adult No Created April 15, 2026 Updated August 12, 2026
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Crime and the American Dream, 5th Edition examines how cultural goals and social structures influence patterns of crime in the United States.

The text discusses the role of the American Dream in shaping both legitimate and illegitimate means of success.

It provides an overview of major criminological theories and their application to contemporary issues.

Readers gain insight into the connections between social inequality, opportunity, and criminal behavior.

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