Theories of Deviance

by Stuart H. Traub, Craig B. Little

THEORIES OF DEVIANCE exposes students to theoretical foundation statements from diverse sociological perspectives. It provides the key passages about deviance that should be read in the original and offers students a varied theoretical background for the study of deviance. As they examine seminal contributions, students will develop heightened critical insight and appreciation for the complexities of theory construction. The selections represent the mainstream approaches in the sociology of deviance, as well as more recent approaches.

Genres: Sociology

768 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 1975

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[Jonathan]

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[Dee-Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the text book for the 'Deviance Theories' unit I undertook at unit. Good reference book and has proven useful since for work and other study.