Deviance Today

£42.99

Deviance Today

Social and ethical issues Sociology Juvenile offenders

Authors: Addrain Conyers, Thomas C. Calhoun

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 4th November 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781000080681


Overview

The second edition of Deviance Today is a contemporary collection of original chapters in the field of deviant behavior. This new edition has 16 new chapters. All of the chapters reflect the current trend in the sociology of deviance. This reader covers major theories in the sociology of deviant behavior, from classic ones such as anomie/strain theory and labeling theory to modern ones such as life course perspective. In addition, this anthology encompasses a wide spectrum of deviant behaviors.

Features

This is a user-friendly reader, put together with students in mind. The chapters are not only authoritative, but also interesting. The chapters were written by respected experts in their field of study. Most important, unique to this reader, these chapters have been carefully written for clarity, conciseness, and forcefulness. Students will therefore find them easy and enjoyable to read while learning about deviance.

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