Publisher's Synopsis
The Handbook of Deviance is a definitive reference for professionals, researchers, and students that provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the sociology of deviance.
- Composed of over 30 essays written by an international array of scholars and meticulously edited by one of the best known authorities on the study of deviance
- Features chapters on cutting-edge topics, such as terrorism and environmental degradation as forms of deviance
- Each chapter includes a critical review of what is known about the topic, the current status of the topic, and insights about the future of the topic
- Covers recent theoretical innovations in the field, including the distinction between positivist and constructionist perspectives on deviance, and the incorporation of physical appearance as a form of deviance
