Full Description
Deviant Behavior challenges students' own biases and preconceptions.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.Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers will be able to:Analyze numerous types of deviant behavior. Challenge their own biases and preconceptions on deviant behavior. Make connections between behavioral theories and concrete deviances. Develop new ways of seeing and understanding chapter material through critical thinking questions.Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packed with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please visit www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab with eText (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205929915 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205929917.
Contents
In this Section1. Brief Table of Contents2. Full Table of Contents1. Brief Table of ContentsPart 1: Perspectives and TheoriesChapter 1: What Is Deviant Behavior? Chapter 2: Positivist Theories Chapter 3: Constructionist Theories Part 2: Interpersonal ViolenceChapter 4: Physical Violence Chapter 5: Rape and Child Molestation Chapter 6: Family Violence Part 3: Self-Destructive DevianceChapter 7: Suicide Chapter 8: Mental Disorder Part 4: Diverse LifestylesChapter 9: Heterosexual Deviance Chapter 10: Gays and Other Victims of Stigma Part 5: Cyberspace: Wild FrontierChapter 11: Internet DeviancePart 6: Substance Use and Abuse Chapter 12: Drug Use Chapter 13: Drinking and Alcoholism Part 7: Inequality in DevianceChapter 14: Privileged Deviance Chapter 15: Underprivileged Deviance 2. Full Table of ContentsPart 1: Perspectives and TheoriesChapter 1: What Is Deviant Behavior? Conflicting Definitions The Positivist Perspective The Constructionist Perspective An Integrated View A Word about Deviance and Crime Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet ResourcesChapter 2: Positivist TheoriesAnomie-Strain Theory Social Learning TheoryControl Theory Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet ResourcesChapter 3: Constructionist TheoriesLabeling TheoryPhenomenological Theory Conflict Theory Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet Resources Part 2: Interpersonal ViolenceChapter 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? Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet Resources Chapter 5: Rape and Child MolestationPatterns of Rape Consequences of Rape The Culture of Rape A Global Perspective on Wartime Rape Why Men Rape Women Males as Victims Child Molestation Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet ResourcesChapter 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 Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet Resources Part 3: Self-Destructive DevianceChapter 7: SuicideVarieties of Suicidal Experiences Self Injurers Inside the Social Structure and Organization of Cutting 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 Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet ResourcesChapter 8: Mental DisorderPopular 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 Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet Resources Part 4: Diverse LifestylesChapter 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 Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet ResourcesChapter 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 Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet Resources Part 5: Cyberspace: Wild FrontierChapter 11: Internet DevianceSeeking Easy Money Online Searching Cyberspace for Sex Expressing Hate Online Disrupting Computer Networks A Global Perspective on Cyberdeviance Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet ResourcesPart 6: Substance Use and Abuse Chapter 12: 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 Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet Resources Chapter 13: Drinking and AlcoholismThe 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 Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet Resources Part 7: Inequality in DevianceChapter 14: Privileged Deviance What Is White-Collar Deviance? Corporate Deviance A Social Profile of Corporate Crooks Occupational Deviance What Makes White-Collar Deviance Unique? Causes of White-Collar Deviance Governmental Deviance A Global Perspective on Official Corruption Official Ways of Neutralizing Deviance Causes of Governmental Deviance Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet Resources Chapter 15: Underprivileged DevianceRobbery Auto Theft and Carjacking Burglary Shoplifting Organized Crime A Global Perspective on Organized Crime Summary Further Reading Critical Thinking Questions Internet Resources
