The Handbook of Deviance
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781118701355 | |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | September 25, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781118701355 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | September 25, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
The Handbook of Deviance is a definitive reference for professionals, researchers, and students that provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the sociology of deviance.
- Composed of over 30 essays written by an international array of scholars and meticulously edited by one of the best known authorities on the study of deviance
- Features chapters on cutting-edge topics, such as terrorism and environmental degradation as forms of deviance
- Each chapter includes a critical review of what is known about the topic, the current status of the topic, and insights about the future of the topic
- Covers recent theoretical innovations in the field, including the distinction between positivist and constructionist perspectives on deviance, and the incorporation of physical appearance as a form of deviance
The Handbook of Deviance is a definitive reference for professionals, researchers, and students that provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the sociology of deviance.
- Composed of over 30 essays written by an international array of scholars and meticulously edited by one of the best known authorities on the study of deviance
- Features chapters on cutting-edge topics, such as terrorism and environmental degradation as forms of deviance
- Each chapter includes a critical review of what is known about the topic, the current status of the topic, and insights about the future of the topic
- Covers recent theoretical innovations in the field, including the distinction between positivist and constructionist perspectives on deviance, and the incorporation of physical appearance as a form of deviance
