Deviant Behavior

Deviant Behavior
ISBN-10
0205896979
ISBN-13
9780205896974
Series
Deviant Behavior
Category
Deviant behavior
Pages
496
Language
English
Published
2012-10
Publisher
Pearson Educacion
Authors
Martin D. Schwartz, Alex Thio, Jimmy D. Taylor

Description

Deviant Behavior challenges students' own biases and preconceptions. This best-selling text offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of deviance and is noted for its blend of style and substance. Deviant Behavior covers a wide spectrum of theories of deviance, and analyzes numerous specific deviant behaviors. The author uses an abundance of research data, including many that debunk our common assumptions about deviant behavior. Students are exposed to the full range of theories and data about deviance, and are challenged to think about and evaluate their own biases and preconceptions. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Analyze numerous types of deviant behavior. Challenge their own biases and preconceptions on deviant behavior. Make connections between behavioral theories and concrete deviances. Develop new ways of seeing and understanding chapter material through critical thinking questions. Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packed with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please visit www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with eText (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205929915 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205929917.

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