Readings in Deviant Behavior

Readings in Deviant Behavior
Author: Thomas C. Calhoun
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Deviant behavior
ISBN: 9780205695577

Some of the 52 articles are reprinted from books, journals, and magazines; others were commissioned from specialists in the sociology of deviance. Over half are new, and shift the focus from criminal to non-criminal behavior such as online sex and nude dancing

Readings in Deviant Behavior

Readings in Deviant Behavior
Author: Alex Thio
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2001
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

This collection of readings represents the full range of deviance sociology, dealing with many different theories as well as data collected via different research methodologies. Designed to be used as either a main text or a supplement, Readings in Deviant Behavior includes selections with high student appeal. All of the readings have been carefully edited for clarity, conciseness, and forcefulness to ensure that students will find them easy and enjoyable to read while learning what deviance is all about. The second edition features many new articles that reflect current trends, especially those dealing with noncriminal deviance as well as those that emphasize the constructionist perspective.

Readings in Deviant Behavior

Readings in Deviant Behavior
Author: Thomas Calhoun
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780205454525

This collection of 53 readings represents the full range of deviance sociology. They deal with many different theories collected via different research methodologies. This new edition features 23 new articles, ranging from noncriminal deviance to crimes in cyberspace. The text has been applauded by readers. One user writes, ""The articles have been extremely well-selected. They cover classical and current issues in deviance. Many are on the 'cutting edge' . . . the coverage of theories of deviance is outstanding because while the selections are relatively short, they convey the essence of each of the perspectives.""

Readings in Deviant Behavior

Readings in Deviant Behavior
Author: Nathaniel Eugene Terrell
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Crime
ISBN: 9780155064386

READINGS IN DEVIANT BEHAVIOR: CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY brings together over 50 articles in 16 chapters. The text is organized traditionally, beginning with a discussion on the nature of deviance followed by material on theories and perspectives to explain deviance and ending with articles that discuss forms of deviant behavior. Each chapter begins with an introduction and concludes with questions for discussion. The mix of contemporary and classic readings explores the theoretical approaches to deviant and contemporary issues. High-tech, white-collar crime and gender issues are included. This text parallels the organization of the best-selling Clinard/Meier text but is general enough to be used with other textbooks or as a stand-alone textbook.

Readings in Deviant Behavior

Readings in Deviant Behavior
Author: Alex Thio
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2004
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780205389155

This collection of readings represents the full range of deviance sociology, dealing with many different theories as well as data collected via different research methodologies. All of the readings have been carefully edited for clarity and conciseness, to ensure that readers will find them easy and enjoyable to read while learning the major theories of deviance. The third edition features many new articles that reflect current trends, especially those dealing with noncriminal deviance, such as tattooing, hyperactivity, nude dancing, binge drinking, smoking, and online sex. "Readings in Deviant Behavior" can be used alone or as a supplement to the seventh edition of "Deviant Behavior" by Alex Thio. ((2004, ISBN 0-205-38883-3). Order the two together in a Valuepack and save your students 10% off each book. Use Valuepack ISBN: 0-205-40632-7.

Deviant Behaviour

Deviant Behaviour
Author: Clifton D. Bryant
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 881
Release: 2014-09-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317770544

A comprehensive set of readings examining the full range of concerns in the field of deviant behaviour. All the selections are relatively recent and have not appeared in other anthologies.

Deviant Behavior

Deviant Behavior
Author: Edward J. Clarke
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 756
Release: 2007-11-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781429205184

These readings explore the implications of deviance for both the individual and society, examining the responses of society to deviant behaviour and the reasons why certain people violate the social norm. The text probes the deviant categories; the motivations behind deviant behaviour; and the efforts of those considered deviant to shake the label.

Deviance Today

Deviance Today
Author: Addrain Conyers
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2020
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781003053286

"The second edition of Deviance Today is a contemporary collection of original articles in the field of deviant behavior. This new edition has 16 new articles. All of the articles reflect the current trend in the sociology of deviance. This reader covers major theories in the sociology of deviant behavior, from classic ones such as anomie/strain theory and labeling theory to modern ones such as life course perspective. In addition, this anthology encompasses a wide spectrum of deviant behaviors. This is a user-friendly reader, put together with students in mind. The articles are not only authoritative, but also interesting. The articles were written by respected experts in their field of study. Most important, unique to this reader, these articles have been carefully written for clarity, conciseness, and forcefulness. Students will therefore find them easy and enjoyable to read while learning about deviance"--

Deviant Behavior

Deviant Behavior
Author: Alex Thio
Publisher:
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2001
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780321050311

Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of deviance; this text is noted for its blend of readability and scholarship. Deviant Behavior covers a wide spectrum of theories of deviance, and analyzes specific deviant behaviors. The author utilizes an abundance of research data, including much that debunks our common assumptions about deviant behavior. Thus students are not only exposed to the full range of theories and data about deviance, but are challenged to think about and evaluate their own biases and preconceptions.