Deviance & deviants: a sociological appr
β John Wiley;Sons.;Gibbs, Jennifer C.;Thompson, William E
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2017
π Wiley Blackwell
π English
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Deviance and Deviants: A Sociological Approach
β Scribed by William E. Thompson; Jennifer C. Gibbs
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- Wiley-Blackwell
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
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- 396
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- Library
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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
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