The Handbook of Deviance

by Erich Goode (editor)

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

656 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 21, 2015

Reviews

[Doha Al-Sayed · Rating 3 out of 5]

Haven't read it cover to cover. I just took the essays that would be of benefit in my thesis.

It offers an interesting perspective into the world of Deviance. The one thing that did really attract me was the chapter about Political Deviance. That was a bomb. Amazing chapter/essay really.