{"product_id":"deviance-today-9780367819545","title":"Deviance Today","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of \u003ci\u003eDeviance Today\u003c\/i\u003e is a contemporary collection of original chapters in the field of deviant behavior. This new edition has 16 new chapters. All of the chapters reflect the current trend in the sociology of deviance. This reader covers major theories in the sociology of deviant behavior, from classic ones such as anomie\/strain theory and labeling theory to modern ones such as life course perspective. In addition, this anthology encompasses a wide spectrum of deviant behaviors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a user-friendly reader, put together with students in mind. The chapters are not only authoritative, but also interesting. The chapters were written by respected experts in their field of study. Most important, unique to this reader, these chapters have been carefully written for clarity, conciseness, and forcefulness. Students will therefore find them easy and enjoyable to read while learning about deviance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction   Part One- Positivist Theories   Part Two- Constructionist Theories   Part Three- Criminal Behavior   Part Four-Elite Deviance\/Corporate Crime   Part Five- Substance Abuse   Part Six- Sexual Deviance   Part Seven- Physical Deviance    Part Eight- Deviant Communities\/Groups   Part Nine- Medical\/Mental Deviance    Part Ten- Cyber Deviance\/Global Deviance","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018076979543,"sku":"9780367819545","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367819545.jpg?v=1750775561","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/deviance-today-9780367819545","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}