Deviance Today
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Author Description
A contemporary collection of readings on deviant behaviorThis user-friendly reader contains readings that have been carefully written for clarity and conciseness. All of the articles reflect current trends in the sociology of deviance. The authors examine both criminal deviance (such as robbery and white-collar crime) and noncriminal deviance (such as pornography and tattooing).Deviance Today explores contemporary trends in the study of deviance such as the emphasis on the constructionist perspective and the greater use of ethnography.Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand major theories in the sociology of deviance Explore current trends in deviant behavior Explore different methodologies used to gather dataNote: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearcgLab, please visit:www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205208754 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205208753.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the multifaceted nature of deviant behavior by examining how social norms are constructed, challenged, and maintained in contemporary society. The authors, Addrain Conyers, Alex C. Thio, and Thomas C. Calhoun, synthesize a range of academic perspectives to provide a comprehensive overview of both criminal and noncriminal deviance. By utilizing current sociological research and ethnographic data, the text offers a structured framework for understanding the mechanisms behind societal rule-breaking and the evolving definitions of what constitutes deviant conduct.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of criminal behaviors including robbery and white-collar crime.
- Examination of noncriminal deviance such as tattooing and pornography.
- Application of the constructionist perspective in sociological inquiry.
- Methodological insights into ethnographic research and data collection.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text serves as a standard academic reader, providing students with a clear and accessible entry point into the sociology of deviance. Its focus on contemporary trends and diverse case studies makes it a useful resource for undergraduate courses exploring social norms and behavioral patterns.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2012-02-20
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205182720
ISBN-13:
9780205182725
Sociology
Deviance
Social Science
Criminology
Academic
