Books by Richard Quinney

Richard Quinney's The Social Reality of Crime remains an eloquent and important statement on crime, law, and justice

This revised edition of "The Social Reality of Crime" aims to renew inspiration for Quinney's critical-social constructionist perspective - which has proved to be significant in the development of theoretical work in the fields of criminology, social problems, and the sociology of law.

A critical look at the legal order in capitalist society. Using a traditional Marxist perspective, Richard Quinney argues that the legal order is not intended to reduce crime and suffering, but to maintain class differences and a social order that mainly benefits the ruling class.