Oral History and Delinquency (Paperback, Reprinted edition)

From Henry Mayhew's classic study of Victorian slums to Studs Terkel's presentations of ordinary people in modern America, oral history has been used to call attention to social conditions. By analyzing the nature and circumstances of the production of such histories of delinquency, James Bennett argues that oral history is a rhetorical device, consciously chosen as such, and is to be understood in terms of its persuasive powers and aims. Bennett shows how oral or life histories of juvenile delinquents have been crucial in communicating the human traits of offenders within their social context, to attract interest in resources for programs to prevent delinquency. Although life history helped to establish the discipline of sociology, Bennett suggests concepts for understanding oral histories generated in many fields.

General

Imprint:	University of Chicago Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1988
First published:	1988
Authors:	James Bennett
Dimensions:	227 x 157 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	380
Edition:	Reprinted edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-226-04246-6
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > Causes & prevention of crime
LSN:	0-226-04246-4
Barcode:	9780226042466

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