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Deviance and Social Control
A Sociological Perspective
Second Edition
- Michelle Inderbitzin - Oregon State University, USA
- Kristin A. Bates - California State University, San Marcos, USA
- Randy R. Gainey - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, USA
June 2016 | 648 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Deviance and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective, Second Edition serves as a guide to students delving into the fascinating world of deviance for the first time. Authors Michelle Inderbitzin, Kristin A. Bates, and Randy Gainey offer a clear overview of issues and perspectives in the field, including introductions to classic and current sociological theories as well as research on definitions and causes of deviance and reactions to deviant behavior. The unique text/reader format provides the best of both worlds, offering both substantial original chapters that clearly explain and outline the sociological perspectives on deviance, along with carefully selected articles on deviance and social control taken directly from leading academic journals and books.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Deviance
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Chapter 2. The Diversity of Deviance
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Chapter 3. Researching Deviance
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Chapter 4. Anomie/Strain Theory
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Chapter 5. Social Disorganization Theory
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Chapter 6. Differential Association and Social Learning Theory
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Chapter 7. Social Control Theories of Deviance
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Chapter 8. Labeling Theory
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Chapter 9. Marxist and Conflict Theories of Deviance
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Chapter 10. Critical Theories of Deviance
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Chapter 11. Social Control of Deviance
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Chapter 12. Deviant Careers and Career Deviance
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Chapter 13. Global Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control
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Supplements
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- Figures and tables from the printed book available in an easily-downloadable format for use in papers, hand-outs, and presentations
- Lively and stimulating class activities that can be used in class to reinforce active learning. The activities apply to individual or group projects.
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides questions to focus and guide your interpretation.
- Multimedia resources includes appeal to students with different learning styles.
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The open-access Student Study Site includes the following:
- Mobile-friendly web quizzes allow for independent assessment of progress made in learning course material.
- EXCLUSIVE! Access to certain full-text SAGE journal articles have been carefully selected for each chapter. Each article supports and expands on the concepts presented in the chapter. This feature also provides questions to focus and guide your interpretation.
- Multimedia resources adds appeal to students with different learning styles.