Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control

The second edition covers the development of major sociological theoretical perspectives and uses current research and examples to demonstrate how those theories are used to think about and study the causes of deviant behavior and the reactions to it. "This is a comprehensive textbook that covers many of today’s theories used to explain deviance. It is easy to read and understand. A well written textbook." "This text is both student friendly and instructor friendly. It is current, comprehensive, and application based. Though this text is also a sociological examination of deviance and social control, it is organized in a way that compliments criminal justice courses. I very much like the application proposed in this text." "In lieu of spending specific chapters on specific deviant behaviors, the supplementary pedagogical materials embedded in the book fulfil this aspect without taking up room for the theoretical coverage, which is the primary purpose of the book. In other words, the book is grounded in theory and uses innovative pedagogies to illustrate the practicality of the theories. It is very well and clearly written, includes uniquely well illustrated content, the chapters are short but comprehensive, and it includes a critical and analytical approach to theories of deviance." "…written in a lively, readable style. The textbook also integrates how theory and research are used to develop each other and how that can lead to social policies." Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control provides a sociological examination of deviance and social control in society. Derived from the same author team’s successful text/reader version, this concise and student-friendly resource uses sociological theories to illuminate a variety of issues related to deviant behavior and societal reactions to deviance. The authors briefly explain the development of major sociological theoretical perspectives and use current research and examples to demonstrate how those theories are used to think about and study the causes of deviant behavior and the reactions to it. Focusing on the application—rather than just the understanding—of theory, the Second Edition offers a practical and fascinating exploration of deviance in our society.

• | Author: Kristin A. Bates, Randy R. Gainey, Michelle L. Inderbitzin
• | Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
• | Publication Date: Mar 19, 2019
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781544308081
• | ISBN-10: 1544308086