Anomie and Strain Theories
Anomie and Strain Theories by Krista S. Gehring, published by Oxford University Press in 2018, is a 23-page illustrated text that presents a unique approach to criminological theory through visual storytelling. This edition is part of the CrimComics series, which aims to engage students by tracing the development of key theories within their social and political contexts while demonstrating their real-world applications.
In this issue, readers will explore Robert Merton’s Anomie Theory, which connects the concept of the American dream to the social production of crime. The text also delves into two extensions of Merton’s theory: General Strain Theory and Institutional-Anomie Theory. Each issue in the CrimComics series includes review questions and key terms, enhancing the learning experience for those interested in subjects such as criminology, law, and social science.
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CrimComics offers a new way to approach criminological theory by engaging students with impactful, highly visual illustrated texts. Each CrimComics Issue traces the development of the theory–placing it in social and political context–and demonstrates its application to the real world. The last page of each Issue features review questions and key terms.
Issue 5, Anomie and Strain Theories, introduces students to Robert Merton’s Anomie Theory, which posits that the idea of the American dream is implicated in the social production of crime. It also discusses two extensions of his theory, General Strain Theory and Institutional-Anomie Theory. Other issues include Issue 1: Origins of Criminology, Issue 2: Biology and Criminality, Issue 3: Classical and Neoclassical Criminology, and Issue 4, Social Disorganization Theory.
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