Social Deviance: Readings in Theory and Research (4th Edition)

This collection of classic and contemporary readings in social deviance provides a balanced overview of theories, concepts and research. A modified section presenting theoretical perspectives with the addition of new pieces representing developments in both feminist scholarship and the labeling perspective; new readings on professional misconduct by psychotherapists and on statutory rape; specific deviant behaviors examined, along with the research issues in studying them, and the application theories to specific behavior through the use of various research methodologies.