Deviant Behavior
6th Edition
Published on 3. November 2000
Book
Hardback
447 pages
978-0-321-05031-1 (ISBN)
Description
Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of deviance; this text is noted for its blend of readability and scholarship.
Deviant Behavior covers a wide spectrum of theories of deviance, and analyzes specific deviant behaviors. The author utilizes an abundance of research data, including much that debunks our common assumptions about deviant behavior. Thus students are not only exposed to the full range of theories and data about deviance, but are challenged to think about and evaluate their own biases and preconceptions.
Deviant Behavior covers a wide spectrum of theories of deviance, and analyzes specific deviant behaviors. The author utilizes an abundance of research data, including much that debunks our common assumptions about deviant behavior. Thus students are not only exposed to the full range of theories and data about deviance, but are challenged to think about and evaluate their own biases and preconceptions.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
936 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-05031-1 (9780321050311)
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Content
All chapters conclude with "Summary" and "Suggested Readings."
Preface.
About the Author.
I. GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND THEORIES OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR.
1. What Is Deviant Behavior?
Conflicting Definitions.
The Positivist Perspective.
The Constructionist Perspective.
An Integrated View.
2. Positivist Theories: Explaining Deviance.
Strain Theory.
Social Learning Theory.
Control Theory.
3. Constructionist Theories: Understanding Deviance.
Labeling Theory.
Phenomenological Theory.
Conflict Theory.
II.SPECIFIC FORMS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR.
4. Physical Violence.
Who Is More Likely to Kill?
Patterns of Killing.
Varieties of Killing.
Does the Death Penalty Deter Murder?
Why Do People Kill?
Assault and Aggravated Assault.
Terrorism.
5. Rape and Child Molestation.
Patterns of Rape.
Consequences of Rape.
The Culture of Rape.
Why Men Rape.
Males as Victims.
Child Molestation.
6. Family Violence.
Myths about Family Violence.
The Extent of Family Violence.
Marital Rape.
Wife Beating.
Child Abuse.
Elder Abuse.
A Social Profile of Family Abusers.
Social Responses to Family Violence.
7. Suicide.
Varieties of Suicidal Experience.
Groups with Higher Suicide Rates.
Situational Factors in Suicide.
Social Reponses to Suicide.
Sociological Theories of Suicide.
8. Mental Disorder.
Some Popular Myths.
Types of Mental Disorder.
Social Factors in Mental Disorder.
Societal Responses to Mental Disorder.
Perspectives on Mental Disorder.
9. Heterosexual Deviance.
Pornography.
Extramarital Sex.
Sexual Deviance in Cyberspace.
Sexual Harassment.
Popular Myths about Prostitution.
Types of Prostitutes.
The World of Prostitution.
Prostitution in Global Perspective.
Theories of Prostitution.
10. Homosexuality and Homophobia.
Myths about Homosexuality.
Gay and Lesbian Life.
Same-Sex Practices among Straights and Bisexuals.
Homophobia.
AIDS, Gays, and Straights.
The Lesbian and Gay Rights Movement.
Theories of Same-Sex Orientation.
11. Drug Use.
Drug Use in Perspective.
Illegal Drugs: Their Effects and Users.
Social Dimensions of Drug Use.
A Social Profile of Drug Users.
Becoming a Drug User.
What Causes Illegal Drug Use?
The War on Drugs.
Cigarette Smoking.
12. Drinking and Alcoholism.
The Extent of Drinking and Alcoholism.
Myths about Alcohol Use.
What Alcohol Does to Its Users.
A Social Profile of Drinkers.
What Is Alcoholism?
Becoming an Alcoholic.
Unique Drinking Problems.
What Causes Alcoholism?
Controlling Alcohol Use and Abuse.
13. White-Collar and Governmental Deviance.
What Is White-Collar Deviance?
Corporate Deviance.
Occupational Deviance.
What Makes White-Collar Deviance Unique?
Causes of White-Collar Deviance.
Governmental Deviance.
Official Ways of Neutralizing Deviance.
Causes of Governmental Deviance.
14. Disreputable Economic Deviance.
Robbery.
Auto Theft and Carjacking.
Burglary.
Shoplifting.
Organized Crime.
References.
Name Index.
Subject Index.
Preface.
About the Author.
I. GENERAL DEFINITIONS AND THEORIES OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR.
1. What Is Deviant Behavior?
Conflicting Definitions.
The Positivist Perspective.
The Constructionist Perspective.
An Integrated View.
2. Positivist Theories: Explaining Deviance.
Strain Theory.
Social Learning Theory.
Control Theory.
3. Constructionist Theories: Understanding Deviance.
Labeling Theory.
Phenomenological Theory.
Conflict Theory.
II.SPECIFIC FORMS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR.
4. Physical Violence.
Who Is More Likely to Kill?
Patterns of Killing.
Varieties of Killing.
Does the Death Penalty Deter Murder?
Why Do People Kill?
Assault and Aggravated Assault.
Terrorism.
5. Rape and Child Molestation.
Patterns of Rape.
Consequences of Rape.
The Culture of Rape.
Why Men Rape.
Males as Victims.
Child Molestation.
6. Family Violence.
Myths about Family Violence.
The Extent of Family Violence.
Marital Rape.
Wife Beating.
Child Abuse.
Elder Abuse.
A Social Profile of Family Abusers.
Social Responses to Family Violence.
7. Suicide.
Varieties of Suicidal Experience.
Groups with Higher Suicide Rates.
Situational Factors in Suicide.
Social Reponses to Suicide.
Sociological Theories of Suicide.
8. Mental Disorder.
Some Popular Myths.
Types of Mental Disorder.
Social Factors in Mental Disorder.
Societal Responses to Mental Disorder.
Perspectives on Mental Disorder.
9. Heterosexual Deviance.
Pornography.
Extramarital Sex.
Sexual Deviance in Cyberspace.
Sexual Harassment.
Popular Myths about Prostitution.
Types of Prostitutes.
The World of Prostitution.
Prostitution in Global Perspective.
Theories of Prostitution.
10. Homosexuality and Homophobia.
Myths about Homosexuality.
Gay and Lesbian Life.
Same-Sex Practices among Straights and Bisexuals.
Homophobia.
AIDS, Gays, and Straights.
The Lesbian and Gay Rights Movement.
Theories of Same-Sex Orientation.
11. Drug Use.
Drug Use in Perspective.
Illegal Drugs: Their Effects and Users.
Social Dimensions of Drug Use.
A Social Profile of Drug Users.
Becoming a Drug User.
What Causes Illegal Drug Use?
The War on Drugs.
Cigarette Smoking.
12. Drinking and Alcoholism.
The Extent of Drinking and Alcoholism.
Myths about Alcohol Use.
What Alcohol Does to Its Users.
A Social Profile of Drinkers.
What Is Alcoholism?
Becoming an Alcoholic.
Unique Drinking Problems.
What Causes Alcoholism?
Controlling Alcohol Use and Abuse.
13. White-Collar and Governmental Deviance.
What Is White-Collar Deviance?
Corporate Deviance.
Occupational Deviance.
What Makes White-Collar Deviance Unique?
Causes of White-Collar Deviance.
Governmental Deviance.
Official Ways of Neutralizing Deviance.
Causes of Governmental Deviance.
14. Disreputable Economic Deviance.
Robbery.
Auto Theft and Carjacking.
Burglary.
Shoplifting.
Organized Crime.
References.
Name Index.
Subject Index.