Social Deviance

by Tim Delaney

The topic of social deviance is inherently intriguing. People in general, and college students in particular, find the topic of deviant behavior fascinating. This can be explained, at least in part, by a combination of the subject matter itself, our own past deviant behaviors, and our willingness and desire to evaluate and comment on the behaviors of others. While the topic of deviant behavior seems straightforward at the surface, the study of social deviance reveals how complicated it really is. Although Social Deviance utilizes a textbook-style approach in its coverage of deviant behavior, this comprehensive, straightforward, and student-friendly book maintains student interest because of the author's use of real life phenomena and current examples. Each chapter includes chapter objectives, an introductory story, a glossary of key terms, discussion questions, and boxed material. The boxed materials include "A Closer Look" box that zooms in on topics that warrant deeper explanation; and a "Connecting Social Deviance and Popular Culture" box that shows how contemporary forms of popular culture illustrate deviant behavior.

480 pages, Hardcover

Published June 16, 2017

Reviews

[Fred Morrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Required text for the Sociology of Deviance course at SUNY Oswego. One of the better textbooks I've read, littered with relate-able stories to keep things interesting.

Social deviance is a topic which is very relevant to everyday life. This book is a great way to learn more about the subject, and tries its best to keep things interesting.