Moral Regulation

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Moral Regulation
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Mark Smith
SeriesMoral Panics in Theory and Practice
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:88
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
ISBN/Barcode 9781447322009
ClassificationsDewey:306
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations No

Publishing Details

Publisher Bristol University Press
Imprint Policy Press
Publication Date 30 June 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Commentators have long debated 'the moral' in ideas about moral panic, moral regulation and moral discourse. This byte teases out some of the fundamental moral questions that continue to perplex us, about life and death, good and evil, and sex and the body. With an appraisal of the work of one of the chief architects of moral panic ideas, Jock Young, it asks whether these ideas may help or hinder our understanding of these complex issues.

Author Biography

Dr Mark Smith is senior lecturer and head of social work at the University of Edinburgh. He has previous practice experience in residential child care.