Social Deviance - Stuart Henry, Lindsay M. Howard

This popular introductory text explores the meaning of social deviance in contemporary society. It carefully traces how we create deviance: how we single out some people's behavior, ideas, and appearances that differ from the "norm" and label them as offensive or acceptable. The book explains what kinds of behaviors are banned, who bans them, and why; exposing the political influences underlying these processes. This third edition includes case studies in every chapter, ranging across issues such... Zobrazit více