Deviance and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective

by Michelle L. Inderbitzin, Randy R. Gainey, Kristin A. Bates

Deviance and Social A Sociological Perspective serves as a guide to students delving into the fascinating world of deviance for the first time, offering clear overviews of issues and perspectives in the field as well as introductions to classic and current academic literature. The unique text/reader format provides the best of both worlds, offering both substantial original chapters that give an overview of the field and the theories, as well as carefully selected articles on deviance and social control taken directly from leading academic journals and books.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology

648 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 2012

Reviews

[brooke]

i did not fail my exams!

[BrighamBH]

always question who is defining what behavior is unlawful or deviant. power and norms are rooted in a history that subordinated others to benefit some.

[cam]

passed my deviance class and didn’t fall asleep reading this book… also the only way i could understand my professor with a very thick russian accent.

[Rachel Abel]

I specifically enjoyed the readings at the end of each chapter. For other students, I highly recommend the kindle version of the book. After a while, I found the "search" bar VERY useful in quickly finding specific terms and passages.