Corporate and Governmental Deviance: Problems of Organizational Behavior in Contemporary Society [Paperback]

M. David Ermann (Author), Richard J. Lundman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195094875 | ISBN-13: 978-0195094879 | Publication Date: March 14, 1996 | Edition: 5

Corporate and Governmental Deviance is the most complete and accessible treatment and exploration of the deviant behavior of big business and big government. Now in its fifth edition, this popular collection has been thoroughly updated to include an expanded introductory essay by the editors, new selections on corporate cover-ups, including such controversial issues as the Pinto fire hazards, the health risks associated with Rely tampons, as well as the current debates on excessive force by police and price-fixing. Moral issues within government, such as the rationalization of the use of genocide during the Nazi Holocaust, along with an essay on the media coverage and the public reactions to such crimes are covered as well. The new edition also retains the familiar classic essays by major scholars featured in previous editions. Intended for use in sociology and criminology courses, this book provides readers with an even clearer appreciation of the fact that organizations, and not just individuals, commit acts of deviance.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is a well-written text; it is comprhensive and west beyond what is available in other texts."--Charlie E. Chukwudolue, Northern Kentucky University

"Excellent selections; a good mix of both classic and cutting edge."--Tony Carnes, The King's College

"A very good examination of organizational deviance."--Kimberly A. Vogt, University of Wisconsin--La Crosse

"Excellent collection of readings."--Robin Lorentzen, Albertson College

"An excellent supplemental text for courses in Deviant Behavior or Criminology."--Elizabeth Larsen, Chatham College

"Rather than choosing between government and business, as do many books in the field, this collection of essays shows that both are at fault when they become big and abuse that big-ness."--Robert Langran, Villanova University

About the Author

M. David Ermann, Professor of Sociology, University of Delaware. Richard J. Lundman, Professor of Sociology, Ohio State University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 5 edition (March 14, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195094875
• ISBN-13: 978-0195094879
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,576,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)