Deviance and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective

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

Deviance and Social A Sociological Perspective provides a sociological examination of deviant behavior in society, with a significant focus on the major theories of deviance and society’s reaction to deviance. Authors Michelle Inderbitzin, Kristin A. Bates, and Randy R. Gainey use sociological theories to illuminate issues related to deviant behavior, offering clear overviews and perspectives in the field as well as introductions to classic and current research. A unique text/reader format combines substantial original chapters that clearly explain and outline the sociological perspectives on deviance with carefully selected articles from leading academic sources. Included with this The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology

656 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 28, 2012

Reviews

[brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

i did not fail my exams!

[BrighamBH · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.