Deviant Behavior
5th Edition
Published on 24. February 1998
Book
Hardback
550 pages
978-0-321-01495-5 (ISBN)
Description
Addresses complex theories and research on a wide range of deviant behaviours. In this edition is included a discussion of terrorism, cyberporn, family violence and a global view of homophobia. Examined are traditional and modern theories of deviance which provide background to the analysis.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
780 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-01495-5 (9780321014955)
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Alex Thio
Deviant Behaviour
Book
10/1996
4th Edition
Longman
€48.51
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Content
Part One: General Definitions and Theories of Deviant Behaviour1. What is Deviant Behaviour?2. Traditional Theories of Deviance3. Modern Theories of DeviancePart Two: Specific Forms of Deviant Behaviour4. Physical Violence5. Forcible Rape6. Family Violence7. Suicide8. Mental Disorder9. Heterosexual Deviance10. Homophobia and Its Targets11. Illegal Drug Use12. Drinking and Alcoholism13. White-collar and Governmental Deviance14. Disreputable Economic Deviance.