Deviant Behavior

This best-selling text offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of deviance and is noted for its blend of style and substance. Deviant Behavior covers a wide spectrum of theories of deviance, and analyzes numerous specific deviant behaviors. The author uses an abundance of research data, including many that debunk our common assumptions about deviant behavior. Students are exposed to the full range of theories and data about deviance, and are challenged to think about and evaluate their own biases and preconceptions.

ISBN 0205693237   Pages 480 ISBN13 9780205693238 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Pearson Education (US)   Weight (grammes) 880 Imprint Allyn & Bacon   Published in Old Tappan Format Hardback   Previous ISBN 9780205512584 Publication date 15 Feb 2009   Height (mm) 235 Library of Congress 2008048381   Width (mm) 191 DEWEY 302.542   Spine width (mm) 23 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS Part One: Perspectives and Theories Chapter 1: What Is Deviant Behavior? Chapter 2: Positivist Theories Chapter 3: Constructionist Theories Part Two: Interpersonal Violence Chapter 4: Physical Violence Chapter 5: Rape and Child Molestation Chapter 6: Family Violence Part Three: Self-Destructive Deviance Chapter 7: Suicide Chapter 8: Mental Disorder Part Four: Diverse Lifestyles Chapter 9: Heterosexual Deviance Chapter 10: Gays and Other Victims of Stigma Part Five: Substance Use and Abuse Chapter 11: Drug Use Chapter 12: Drinking and Alcoholism Part Six: Inequality in Deviance Chapter 13: Privileged Deviance Chapter 14: Underprivileged Deviance Part Seven: Cyberspace: Wild Frontier Chapter 15: Internet Deviance COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS Part One: Perspectives and Theories Chapter 1: What Is Deviant Behavior? Conflicting Definitions The Positivist Perspective The Constructionist Perspective An Integrated View A Word about Deviance and Crime Chapter 2: Positivist Theories Anomie-Strain Theory Social Learning Theory Control Theory Chapter 3: Constructionist Theories Labeling Theory Phenomenological Theory Conflict Theory Part Two: Interpersonal Violence Chapter 4: Physical Violence Assault and Aggravated Assault Who Is More Likely to Kill? Patterns of Killing Characteristics of Homicide Mass and Serial Murder A Social Profile of Serial Killers A Global Perspective on Homicide School Violence Stalking Hate Killing Genocide Terrorism: The September 11 Attacks Why Do People Kill? Does the Death Penalty Deter Murder? Chapter 5: Rape and Child Molestation Patterns of Rape Consequences of Rape The Culture of Rape A Global Perspective on Wartime Rape Why Men Rape Women Males as Victims Child Molestation Chapter 6: Family Violence Myths about Family Violence The Extent of Family Violence Marital Rape Wife Beating Child Abuse Elder Abuse A Social Profile of Family Abusers A Global Perspective on Family Violence Theories of Family Violence Social Responses to Family Violence Part Three: Self-Destructive Deviance Chapter 7: Suicide Varieties of Suicidal Experiences Groups with Higher Suicide Rates A Social Profile of Suicide Bombers Situational Factors in Suicide A Global Perspective on Suicide Social Responses to Suicide Sociological Theories of Suicide Chapter 8: Mental Disorder Popular Beliefs Types of Mental Disorder Social Factors in Mental Disorder A Global Perspective on Mental Disorder Societal Responses to Mental Disorder Perspectives on Mental Disorder Part Four: Diverse Lifestyles Chapter 9: Heterosexual Deviance Teen Sex Extramarital Sex A Social Profile of Swingers Pornography Phone Sex Nude Dancing Sexual Harassment The World of Prostitution A Global Perspective on Prostitution Theories of Prostitution Chapter 10: Gays and Other Victims of Stigma Myths about Homosexuality Gays and Lesbians Same-Sex Practices among Straights and Bisexuals Homophobia A Global Perspective on Homophobia Other Victims of Social Stigma Part Five: Substance Use and Abuse Chapter 11: Drug Use Drug Use in Perspective Illegal Drugs: Their Effects and Users Social Dimensions of Drug Use Becoming a Drug User A Social Profile of Illegal Drug Users What Causes Illegal Drug Use? The War on Drugs Abusing Prescription Drugs, Particularly OxyContin Smoking Cigarettes A Global Perspective on Smoking Chapter 12: Drinking and Alcoholism The Extent of Drinking and Alcoholism Myths about Alcohol Abuse What Alcohol Does to Its Users Social Factors in Drinking A Global Perspective on Drinking What Is Alcoholism? Becoming an Alcoholic College Students and Alcohol Women and Alcohol What Causes Alcoholism? Controlling Alcohol Use and Abuse Part Six: Inequality in Deviance Chapter 13: Privileged Deviance What Is White-Collar Deviance? Corporate Deviance A Social Profile of Corporate Crooks Occupational Deviance

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