Sociology of Deviant Behavior (Hardcover)

~ Marshall B. Clinard (Author), (Author)

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Product Description

Looking for a textbook with simplified terminology and endless study helps? SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR hits the hot topics from terrorism to white-collar crime and shows you how sociological theory explains them. Now in its 13th edition, this textbook continues to be the best of its kind on the market. After you use its study guides and get the grade you need, you'll see why.

About the Author

Marshall B. Clinard is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has written numerous books and articles on deviance and sociology. He retired in 1978 and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Robert F. Meier is Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He has held previous positions at Iowa State University, Washington State University, and the University of California at Irvine. He is the author or editor of 20 books, including original and revised editions, and over 50 articles in professional journals. His scholarly interests include general processes of deviance and social control with a special interest in crime and crime-control policy. He has conducted research on a number of criminological topics, including theories of crime and victimization, forms of crime including white-collar crime, victimless crime, and rape, as well as the topics of deterrence, and legal processes. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 13 edition (February 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495093351
• ISBN-13: 978-0495093350
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #282,274 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book is a bit stale. , October 18, 2008

By	tryinthis2 (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This book is difficult to read. Not because the concepts are difficult but it is written in a manner that makes it hard to stay focused. The first few chapters seem easy but by chapter 4 it was like pulling teeth to absorb the information.

4.0 out of 5 stars book order, June 5, 2009

By	Monica H. Gurr (NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I received my book within just a few days and it was in good condition.

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT TEXTBOOK COVERING DEVIANCE, January 5, 2008

By	phikappaphi "phikappaphi" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

Outstanding and very thorough look at deviant behavior from the sociological perspective. Difficult to cover entire book in one semester, as it is very long. All text; no pictures, so book is not necessarily appealing to the eye.

Theoretical perspectives covered in detail. This book may work better as a graduate text. I would love to see a better study guide to accompany the book.