Deviance and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective 2nd Edition, (Ebook PDF)

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1544395779
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1544395777
• Author: Michelle L. Inderbitzin (Author), Kristin A. Bates (Author), Randy R. Gainey (Author)

Deviance and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective provides a sociological examination of deviant behavior in society, with a significant focus on the major theories of deviance and society’s reaction to deviance. Authors Michelle Inderbitzin, Kristin A. Bates, and Randy R. Gainey use sociological theories to illuminate issues related to deviant behavior, offering clear overviews and perspectives in the field as well as introductions to classic and current research. A unique text/reader format combines substantial original chapters that clearly explain and outline the sociological perspectives on deviance with carefully selected articles from leading academic sources.

Table of contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Deviance

Chapter 2. The Diversity of Deviance

Chapter 3. Researching Deviance

Chapter 4. Anomie/Strain Theory

Chapter 5. Social Disorganization Theory

Chapter 6. Differential Association and Social Learning Theories

Chapter 7. Social Control Theories of Deviance

Chapter 8. Labeling Theory

Chapter 9. Marxist and Conflict Theories of Deviance

Chapter 10. Critical Theories of Deviance

Chapter 11. Societal Responses to Deviance

Chapter 12. Deviant Careers and Career Deviance