Deviance and Deviants: A Sociological Approach

By William E. Thompson, Jennifer C. Gibbs, Jennifer C Gibbs

Book Overview

This comprehensive and engaging textbook provides a fresh and sociologically-grounded examination of how deviance is constructed and defined and what it means to be classed a deviant. Covers an array of deviances, including sexual, physical, mental, and criminal, as well as deviances often overlooked in the literature, such as elite deviance, cyber-deviance, and deviant occupations Examines the popular notions and pseudoscientific explanations upon which the most pervasive myths surrounding deviance and deviants are founded Features an analytical through-line assessing the complex and multifaceted relationship between deviance and the media Enhanced with extensive pedagogical features, including a glossary of key terms, lists of specific learning outcomes in each chapter, and critical thinking questions designed to assess those outcomes Comprehensive instructor ancillaries include PowerPoint slides, a test bank for each chapter, instructor outlines, and sample activities and projects; a student study guide also is available

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118604598
• ISBN13: 9781118604595
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.1" x 9.9"