Deviance and Social Control

Deviance and Social Control
ISBN-10
0176406115
ISBN-13
9780176406110
Series
Deviance and Social Control
Category
Deviant behavior
Pages
451
Language
English
Published
2007
Author
Linda Bell Deutschmann

Description

Created for the Introduction to Deviance course, Deviance and Social Control, 4e uses theory and examples to illustrate societal perceptions of deviance throughout the ages, without assuming prior knowledge of introductory sociology or research methods. All theories are carefully considered and explored, illustrating how classical theories influence contemporary ones, in a manner that is meaningful to students.

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