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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 devianceProduct Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781118701423
eBay Product ID (ePID)214535796
Product Key Features
Number of Pages656 Pages
Publication NameThe Handbook of Deviance
LanguageEnglish
SubjectCriminology
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
AuthorErich Goode
SeriesWiley Handbooks in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Dimensions
Item Height246 mm
Item Weight1138 g
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EditorErich Goode
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States