Perspectives on Deviance - Hardcover

Liska, Allen E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0136604080 ISBN 13: 9780136604082

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1986

Synopsis

This volume examines the theory, research, and social policy implications of six major sociological perspectives - rather than types of deviant behavior.

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From the Back Cover:

This fully updated book reflects the most recent changes that have taken place within the study of criminal and deviant behavior. Now with a greater slant on crime, it presents timely discussions on theory, research and policy, and rounds out coverage with illuminating historical and comparative research examples.Organizes chapters theoretically and provides a multiview perspective for a sound, balanced treatment, with a solid integration of theory, research, and social policy throughout. Emphasizes 'crime' as a specific form of deviance, and now uses actual research examples vs. an encyclopedic review of research to add dimension and reinforce understanding. Extensively revises discussions on theory, research and policy to incorporate the most current information available. Visually supports material with diagrams, boxed research illustrations, tables, graphs, and maps.For professors of sociology and criminal justice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0136604080
• ISBN 13: 9780136604082
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240