Exploring Deviance in Canada
A reader
Published on 24. February 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-19-543990-8 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring Deviance in Canada: A Reader contains a collection of classic and contemporary articles suited to both college and university students studying issues in deviance. A compilation of articles that cover a range of concepts, from basic to more complex topics, ensures students are given both a solid foundation and exposure to more challenging discussions in the study of deviance. Each reading is prefaced with a practical introduction that helps students contextualize and apply concepts to a variety of situations. The book is divided into eight sections that link overriding themes and issues relevant to the discipline. Works from various theorists, excerpts, scholarly research articles, government reports, and discussion papers are sure to pique student interest. Brought together with a Canadian focus, this text concretely frames deviance in a landscape that students in Canada can relate to.
Reviews / Votes
"The Canadian context, variety of topics covered, and critical thinking material provide a good resource for courses on deviance and criminology."--Reza Rahbari, York University
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
Adult education
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
730 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-543990-8 (9780195439908)
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Person
Ed Ksenych did his graduate work in social theory at York University and has been a professor at George Brown College for over twenty-five years. He teaches various courses in sociology and philosophy, but especially enjoys introducing students to the excitement of sociological inquiry. He has won the Board of Governors' Award of Excellence in Teaching and the Community Services and Health Sciences Divisional Teaching Award at George Brown College,
as well as the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Teaching Excellence Award, University of Texas at Austin. In addition to his published works, he has written and presented various
papers regarding college education that reflect his ongoing interest in classical and contemporary approaches to pedagogy and curriculum development as well as his skepticism over current commercial trends in education. He is currently involved in setting up an international student exchange project for Canadian and American students in which each group learns about the others' country.
as well as the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Teaching Excellence Award, University of Texas at Austin. In addition to his published works, he has written and presented various
papers regarding college education that reflect his ongoing interest in classical and contemporary approaches to pedagogy and curriculum development as well as his skepticism over current commercial trends in education. He is currently involved in setting up an international student exchange project for Canadian and American students in which each group learns about the others' country.
Content
PART 1: THE QUESTION OF DEVIANCE; PART 2: CONSTRUCTING DEVIANCE AND NORMALCY; PART 3: SOCIAL CONTROL AND JUSTICS; PART 4: SEXUAL DEVIANCE; PART 5: MENTAL ILLNESS AND PSYCHIATRY; PART 6: YOUTH AND DEVIANCE; PART 7: STREET CRIME; PART 8: ISSUES IN MORAL AND LEGAL REGULATION