Deviance And Crime Theory, Research, And Policy

This book sensitizes the reader to the fact that there is substantial disagreement within the academic community, and among policymakers and the general public, over what behaviors, conditions (e.g., physical attributes), and people should be designated as deviant or criminal. Normative conceptions, the societal reaction/labeling approach, and the critical approach are offered as frameworks within which to study these definitions. A comprehensive explanation of theory and social policy on deviance is constructed. Chapters contain boxed insert material, charts, tables, discussion questions, problem-solving scenarios, suggested readings, and online resources.DeKeseredy, Walter S. is the author of 'Deviance And Crime Theory, Research, And Policy', published 2005 under ISBN 9781583605493 and ISBN 1583605495.