Sociology, Deviant Behavior 

This book serves as a guide to students delving into the fascinating world of deviance for the first time. Authors ... offer a clear overview of issues and perspectives in the field, including introductions to classic and current sociological theories as well as research on definitions and causes of deviance and reactions to deviant behavior. The unique text/reader format provides the best of both worlds, offering both substantial original chapters that clearly explain and outline the sociological perspectives on deviance, along with carefully selected articles on deviance and social control taken directly from leading academic journals and books. The Second Edition features updated research, examples of specific forms of deviance, and discussions of policy, as well as a new chapter and readings on global perspectives on deviance and social control 

1. Foreword
2. Preface
3. How to Read a Research Article
4. Chapter 1. Introduction to Deviance
5. Chapter 2. The Diversity of Deviance
6. Chapter 3. Researching Deviance
7. Chapter 4. Anomie/Strain Theory
8. Chapter 5. Social Disorganization Theory
9. Chapter 6. Differential Association and Social Learning Theories
10. Chapter 7. Social Control Theories of Deviance
11. Chapter 8. Labeling Theory
12. Chapter 9. Marxist and Conflict Theories of Deviance
13. Chapter 10. Critical Theories of Deviance
14. Chapter 11. Social Control of Deviance
15. Chapter 12. Deviant Careers and Career Deviance
16. Chapter 13. Global Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control
17. Glossary
18. References
19. Index
20. About the Authors