Michael Brake Book order

The book explores how subcultures emerge as a response to shared challenges stemming from flaws and contradictions within social structures. It examines the evolution of post-war youth culture through a sociological lens, highlighting the influence of class on the formation and characteristics of various youth subcultures.

The book provides a radical analysis of the political dynamics influencing the law and order debate in 1990s Britain. It critically examines Conservative crime policies, revealing how these strategies paradoxically contributed to the rise in crime by fostering the very social conditions they aimed to control. The authors challenge conventional narratives, making a compelling case for the unintended consequences of political decisions on public safety and societal order.