The Handbook of Deviance

Erich Goode editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:25th Sep '15

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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

ISBN: 9781118701423

Dimensions: 246mm x 175mm x 36mm

Weight: 1111g

656 pages