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Comprised of 46 classic and contemporary sociological readings, this anthology discusses theories of deviance and studies of deviant behavior. The theoretical portion describes functionalism and anomie, symbolic interactionism and labeling, conflict theory, learning, and feminism. Among the deviant behaviors described are alcohol and drug use, sexual deviance, common crime and social control, white-collar and corporate crime, and mental disorder. The text itself is deviant: it lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This collection of classic and contemporary readings in social deviance provides a balanced overview of theories, concepts and research. A modified section presenting theoretical perspectives with the addition of new pieces representing developments in both feminist scholarship and the labeling perspective; new readings on professional misconduct by psychotherapists and on statutory rape; specific deviant behaviors examined, along with the research issues in studying them, and the application theories to specific behavior through the use of various research methodologies.
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