Deviance and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective serves as a guide to students delving into the fascinating world of deviance for the first time,... offering clear overviews of issues and perspectives in the field as well as introductions to classic and current academic literature. The unique text/reader format provides the best of both worlds, offering both substantial original chapters that give an overview of the field and the theories, as well as carefully selected articles on deviance and social control taken directly from leading academic journals and books.

One of America's foremost experts on deviance, Joel Best, explores the history of the study of deviance in this short, highly accessible supplementary... text. Joel Best covers the emergence of anomie theory in the 1950s, the rise of labeling theory in the 1960s, and the shifts in the field as it came under criticism from other theoretical perspectives.

Deviance, Conformity, and Social Control in Canada is a broad, critical introduction to the study of deviance.  Theories are covered in two... early chapters, and Bereska then devotes the rest of the text to substantive issues of particular interest to students.  These chapters present topics that arise in everyday situations that are relevant to students’ lives, and include new sections on youth, science and physical appearance. Each topic is placed within a socio-cultural context and contributes to a bigger picture.  Both criminal and non-criminal forms of deviance are discussed in each chapter, and the role of power in the social construction of deviance explored.  

Deviance, Crime, and Control: Beyond the Straight and Narrow, second edition, assumes that deviance is normal behavior and conformity is socially... constructed. The 'discovery' of deviant behavior indicates society's degree of cohesion, tolerance, and control over individuals. The benchmarks for what constitutes 'deviance' are in a constant state of change. This book studies contemporary notions and forms of deviance and control against the backdrop of history. In addition, the author takes a multi-paradigm approach and discusses deviance and conformity from functionalist, conflict, social constructionist/symbolic interactionist, feminist, and postmodern perspectives. Using health and well-being as a measure of tight social control, this text focuses on the outcomes of deviance. Emphasizing the need to find new solutions to social problems, Deviance, Crime, and Control provides students with a fresh perspective.

Incorporating contemporary examples and applications, this text offers a comprehensive overview of three types of deviance: formal (criminal, civil, and... administrative law), medical (neurological disorders), and informal (stigma, lifestyle, and leisure). The topics are presented in a comparative manner with an emphasis on societal reaction and deviant response.

Applicable to those in criminal justice, sociology, or human services careers, yet accessible to the general interest reader, this short book covers... all the key areas of deviance and basic criminology. Exceptionally clear, it conveys some of the interesting and unusual things to be found in all the basic areas of deviance in a straightforward, meaningful way. The beginning of the book covers the history and evolution of deviance, while the rest details the specific facets of personal and social deviance. For criminal justice, sociology, or human services professionals, including police and probation officers, social workers, nurses, human resources officers.

This highly successful reader presents the interactionist approach to the study of deviance, examining deviance as a phenomenon that is constituted... through social interpretations and the reactions of persons caught up in this social process.   This book focuses on issues such as how individuals interpret and label people, how people relate to one another based on these interpretations, and the consequences of these social processes. This perspective helps students understand both social process in general and the sociology of deviance in particular.

A contemporary collection of readings on deviant behavior   This user-friendly reader contains readings that have been carefully written... for clarity and conciseness.  All of the articles reflect current trends in the sociology of deviance.  The authors examine both criminal deviance (such as robbery and white-collar crime) and noncriminal deviance (such as pornography and tattooing).   Deviance Today explores contemporary trends in the study of deviance such as the emphasis on the constructionist perspective and the greater use of ethnography.    Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand major theories in the sociology of deviance Explore current trends in deviant behavior Explore different methodologies used to gather data Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearcgLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205208754 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205208753.

The most comprehensive work of its kind, Deviant Behavior expertly presents the numerous sociological dimensions of deviance.   Through its collection... of forty-five classical, contemporary, theoretical, and empirical selections, Deviant Behavior explores the impact of deviance on both the individual and society.   The text probes the establishment and maintenance of deviant categories; the motivations behind deviant behavior; the formal and informal labeling of individuals and particular segments of society as deviant; the effects of institutionalization; the efforts of those considered deviant to shake the label; and the way deviant categories and structures can be altered.   The ten new articles included in this edition examine such current issues as being Middle Eastern American in the context of the war on terror, the increasing incidence of corporate deviance in the era of globalization, and heavy episodic drinking among adolescents.

This best-selling text offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of deviance and is noted for its blend of style and substance. Deviant Behavior... covers a wide spectrum of theories of deviance, and analyzes numerous specific deviant behaviors. The author uses an abundance of research data, including many that debunk our common assumptions about deviant behavior. Students are exposed to the full range of theories and data about deviance, and are challenged to think about and evaluate their own biases and preconceptions.

This interesting, comprehensive book examines deviant behavior from the point of view that humans are rule-making and rule-enforcing creatures. Deviant... Behavior, 8th ed. recognizes that humans are also rebellious and irrepressible: hence, deviant. These processes of rule-making, relu-violation, and rule-enforcement are the core of human life; and the sociology of deviance is a field of study that is flourishing. Understanding unconventional or undesirable behavior, beliefs, and traits is necessary to understanding the human condition, and society as we know it today. Comprehensive yet readable, this book covers: methods in social research; criminal violence; legal and illegal drugs; sexual deviance; unconventional beliefs; mental disorder; physical characteristics; and deviant organizational behavior. An excellent reference work for those involved in law enforcement and the legal system, as well as therapists, social workers, teachers, researchers, and medical professionals.

This widely-adopted text seeks to understand deviance from the key sociological perspectives and theories. Real-world examples of deviance are provided... throughout to encourage critical thinking about deviant behavior and its impact.

This book explores the patient's perception of care to identify the drivers and implications of patient satisfaction. Since the first edition of this... book was published, national discussions of patient satisfaction have heated up. This new edition will help you respond to growing concerns. Benefit from the author's 20+ years of experience in measuring and managing patient satisfaction. Whether your goals include improving the quality of care, enhancing staff retention, increasing profit margins, recruiting physicians, or attracting customers, patient satisfaction is one of the most powerful tools for success.

Using the framework of interest group conflict, this text combines a balanced, comprehensive overview of the field of deviance with first-hand expertise... in the workings of the criminal justice system. Deviant Behavior, Sixth Edition, surveys a wide range of topics, from explanations regarding crime and criminal behavior, measurement of crime, violent crime and organizational deviance, to sexual behavior, mental health, and substance abuse. This new edition continues its tradition of applying time-tested, sociological theory to developing social concepts and emerging issues.

Using the framework of interest group conflict, this text combines a balanced, comprehensive overview of the field of deviance with first-hand... expertise in the workings of the criminal justice system. Deviant Behavior, Seventh Edition, surveys a wide range of topics, from explanations regarding crime and criminal behavior, measurement of crime, violent crime and organizational deviance, to sexual behavior, mental health, and substance abuse. This new edition continues its tradition of applying time-tested, sociological theory to developing social concepts and emerging issues.