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Book The Paths to Social Deviance and Conformity

Download or read book The Paths to Social Deviance and Conformity written by Alvin Rudoff and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text develops a model of deviance that synthesizes existing knowledge, offers a model with empirical content for testing, and aims to engage students in the process with attention to the concepts and general knowledge scattered through the literature.

Book Encyclopedia of Social Deviance

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Social Deviance written by Craig J. Forsyth and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social deviance—any behavior that violates a cultural norm—can involve something as major as crime or as minor as consistently and deliberately wearing lively mismatched socks. Whether a crime, a sin, or simply unique taste, what’s considered deviant at one time and place can change, as when extensive tattooing and "body art" evolved from a sideshow carnival spectacle to a nearly universal rite of passage within U.S. culture. Drawing contributions from across the social and behavioral sciences, including sociology, anthropology, criminology, politics, psychology, and religion, the Encyclopedia of Social Deviance introduces readers to the lively field of rule-making and rebellion that strikes at the core of what it means to be an individual living in a social world. Key Features: More than 300 articles authored by key figures in the field are organized A-to-Z in two volumes. Each article concludes with cross-references to related entries and further readings. A thematic "Reader’s Guide" groups related articles by broad areas (e.g., Concepts; Theories; Research Methodologies; Individual Deviance; Organizational Deviance; etc.) as one handy search feature on the e-Reference platform, which also includes a comprehensive index of search terms. Available in both electronic and print formats, this two-volume, A-to-Z encyclopedia set is a must-have resource for students and researchers who seek to understand social deviance. Key Themes: Crime, Property Crime, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, White-Collar/Corporate Defining Deviance Deviance in Social Institutions Deviant Subcultures Discrimination Drug Use and Abuse Marriage and Family Deviance Measuring Deviance Mental and Physical Disabilities Methodology for Studying Deviance Self-Destructive Deviance Sexual Deviance Social and Political Protest Social Control and Deviance Studying Deviant Subcultures Technology and Deviance Theories of Deviance, Macro Theories of Deviance, Micro Transitional Deviance

Book Social Deviance

    Book Details:
  • Author : Howard B. Kaplan
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2012-12-06
  • ISBN : 1461506557
  • Pages : 248 pages

Download or read book Social Deviance written by Howard B. Kaplan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors surveyed over 9,000 seventh grade students in the Houston Independent School District up to three times during their junior high school years and once as young adults between 1971 and 1980. Drawing on the extensive data gathered from this longitudinal survey, Kaplan and Johnson develop and test a comprehensive theoretical statement about the social and social psychological processes involved in the onset and course of deviant behavior.

Book Drugs  Crime  and Other Deviant Adaptations

Download or read book Drugs Crime and Other Deviant Adaptations written by Howard B. Kaplan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together a sample of the best of the studies that illustrate two recent trends in research on deviant behavior. The first of these trends is the investigation of deviant behavior in longitudinal perspective. Panels of subjects are followed over long periods of time to establish temporal relationships be tween deviant behavior and the antecedents and consequences of deviant behav ior. The second trend in contemporary research on deviance is the recognition of the association among forms of deviant behavior such as violence, drug abuse, and theft. The recognition of the covariation among forms of deviance stimulated questions regarding the nature of the relationships among multiple forms of de viance. Is one form of deviant behavior a cause or a consequence of other forms of deviant behavior? What variables mediate and moderate such causal relation ships? Do different forms of deviant behavior have common antecedents and consequences? Independent of the foregoing relationships, do particular forms of deviant behavior have unique antecedents and consequences? The eight original research studies that, along with the introduction and overview, constitute this volume are based on data drawn from among the most influential longitudinal studies in the general area of deviant behavior. These studies variously consider common and pattern-specific antecedents and conse quences, reciprocal influences, and intervening and moderating variables in causal relationships among drug use, crime, and other forms of deviance.

Book Deviance and Deviants

Download or read book Deviance and Deviants written by William E. Thompson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-06 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and engaging textbook provides a fresh and sociologically-grounded examination of how deviance is constructed and defined and what it means to be classed a deviant. Covers an array of deviances, including sexual, physical, mental, and criminal, as well as deviances often overlooked in the literature, such as elite deviance, cyber-deviance, and deviant occupations Examines the popular notions and pseudoscientific explanations upon which the most pervasive myths surrounding deviance and deviants are founded Features an analytical through-line assessing the complex and multifaceted relationship between deviance and the media Enhanced with extensive pedagogical features, including a glossary of key terms, lists of specific learning outcomes in each chapter, and critical thinking questions designed to assess those outcomes Comprehensive instructor ancillaries include PowerPoint slides, a test bank for each chapter, instructor outlines, and sample activities and projects; a student study guide also is available

Book An Introduction to Sociology

Download or read book An Introduction to Sociology written by Ken Browne and published by Polity. This book was released on 2005-04-29 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and fully updated, An Introduction to Sociology gives concise yet comprehensive coverage of all the topics specified by the GCSE examining boards. The second edition was described by the AQA's Chief Examiner for GCSE Sociology as establishing 'the standard for textbooks at this level' - this new edition builds on the book's existing achievements. New material is found throughout the book, including substantive new sections on gender, identity, citizenship, education, new social movements, poverty and the welfare state, religion, the mass media, work and leisure, and population. The book has been carefully designed to support and extend students' learning. Each chapter begins with a summary of the key issues to be covered, and goes on to highlight important terms, which are then explained in a clear glossary. Summaries at the end of each chapter, a lively range of new activities and discussion points, the use of websites, as well as helpful suggestions for coursework, all add to the book's value as a learning and teaching resource. Student-friendly cartoons, tables, diagrams, and photographs - and the re-designed internal lay-out - also enliven the text, making sociology seem exciting and relevant to students of all interests and abilities. The new edition of this highly successful textbook will prove invaluable to anyone taking an introductory sociology course, especially at GCSE and related levels. Students taking AS and A-level - as well as Access, nursing, and health and social care courses - will also find the book provides an easy and fun introduction to studying sociology.

Book Extreme Deviance

Download or read book Extreme Deviance written by Erich Goode and published by Pine Forge Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title takes a look at normative violations that earn the violators a deviant identity in the eyes of the members of mainstream society.

Book The Cumulative Book Index

Download or read book The Cumulative Book Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 2456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world list of books in the English language.

Book Social Disorganisation

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rajendra Kumar Sharma
  • Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
  • Release : 1998
  • ISBN : 9788171567522
  • Pages : 404 pages

Download or read book Social Disorganisation written by Rajendra Kumar Sharma and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 1998 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book Covers University Syllabi Is Sociol¬Ogy In The Papers Social Disorganisation; Social Disorganisation In India; Social Dis¬Organisation And Welfare Etc. Analytic In Presentation Of Matter Drawn From Authentic Sources, Holistic In Interpretation And Con¬Clusions, With Examples Drawn From Indian Situations And Narration In Simple Language, This Book Has Been Planned As A Textbook For Students And Reference Manual For Teachers.

Book Social Deviance

Download or read book Social Deviance written by Ronald A. Farrell and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Sociology for nurses 2 e

    Book Details:
  • Author : I. Clement
  • Publisher : Pearson Education India
  • Release : 2014
  • ISBN : 9332540675
  • Pages : 585 pages

Download or read book Sociology for nurses 2 e written by I. Clement and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2014 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its pursuit to bring about an awakening among students of nursing about human social behavior, this second edition of Sociology for Nurses continues to build on sociological theories that are of relevance to the nursing community. Conforming to the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council and catering to the needs of second year B. Sc Nursing students, this book provides jargon-free explanation of even the most difficult concepts to the student's benefit.

Book The Group in Society

Download or read book The Group in Society written by John Gastil and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2009-07-07 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Group in Society meets the challenges of teaching courses on small groups by revealing the full complexity of small groups and their place in society. It shows students the value of learning how to carefully study a group's history and context, rather than merely learning a fixed set of group participation skills. This text brings together disparate theories and research (from communication, social psychology, organizational and managerial studies, and sociology) in a way that helps students make sense of a complex body of scholarship on groups. Features & Benefits Part I – Theorizing Groups: builds a strong theoretical foundation, exploring social theory and the group, forming and joining groups, the life and death of the group, and changing society through group life Part II – Understanding Groups in Context: explores the histories, purposes, memberships of a variety of groups—including juries, families, executive committees, study groups, and political action groups—thus enabling the student reader to speak clearly about group formation, norms, roles, tasks, and relationships. Detailed end-of-chapter case studies explicitly connect with the concepts, theories, and empirical findings introduced in each respective chapter; examples include the powerful group bonds of the modern terrorist cell; the wired network of groups in the anti-Globalization movement; and the deliberation of a jury in a murder trial Teaching & Learning Ancillaries Teaching resources are available at http://groupinsociety.la.psu.edu/ and include chapter summaries, discussion questions, and practical applications; a sample course schedule; Embedded Systems Framework PowerPoint slides; group project assignments, group project worksheets, and a group project description and contract; and links to useful Web resources such as small group teaching resources and active wikis on small groups. An open-access student study site at www.sagepub.com/gastilstudy features e-flashcards, practice quizzes, and other resources to help students enhance their comprehension and improve their grade.

Book The Path of the Devil

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gary F. Jensen
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN : 9780742546974
  • Pages : 300 pages

Download or read book The Path of the Devil written by Gary F. Jensen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 700 alphabetically organized entries by an international team of contributors provide a fascinating survey of French culture post 1945. Entries include: * advertising * Beur cinema * Coco Chanel * decolonization * écriture feminine * football * francophone press * gay activism * Seuil * youth culture Entries range from short factual/biographical pieces to longer overview articles. All are extensively cross-referenced and longer entries are 'facts-fronted' so important information is clear at a glance. It includes a thematic contents list, extensive index and suggestions for further reading. The Encyclopedia will provide hours of enjoyable browsing for all francophiles, and essential cultural context for students of French, Modern History, Comparative European Studies and Cultural Studies.

Book Routledge Handbook on Deviance

Download or read book Routledge Handbook on Deviance written by Stephen E. Brown and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook on Deviance brings together original contributions on deviance, with a focus on new, emerging, and hidden forms of deviant behavior. The editors have curated a comprehensive collection highlighting the relativity of deviance, with chapters exploring the deviant behaviors related to sport, recreation, body modification, chronic health conditions, substance use, religion and cults, political extremism, sexuality, online interaction, mental and emotional disorders, elite societal status, workplace issues, and lifestyle. The selections review competing definitions and orientations and a wide range of theoretical premises while addressing methodological issues involved in the study of deviance. Each section begins with an introduction by the editors, anchoring the topics in relevant theoretical and methodological contexts and identifying common themes as well as divergence. Providing state-of-the-art scholarship on deviance in modern society, this handbook is an invaluable resource for researchers and students engaged in the study of deviance across a range of disciplines including criminology, criminal justice, sociology, anthropology, and interdisciplinary departments, including justice studies, social transformation, and socio-legal studies.

Book Schools and Society

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jeanne H. Ballantine
  • Publisher : Pine Forge Press
  • Release : 2011-04-04
  • ISBN : 1412979242
  • Pages : 705 pages

Download or read book Schools and Society written by Jeanne H. Ballantine and published by Pine Forge Press. This book was released on 2011-04-04 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This reader is designed to present a broad introduction to the field of Sociology of Education. It is geared toward upper-level undergraduate and beginning level graduate courses in Sociology of Education, Foundations of Education, and related courses. It may be used as a text by itself or as a supplement to another text. Articles have been selected based on the following criteria: 1.) Articles that illustrate a broad range of theoretical perspectives, major concepts, and current issues. 2.) Articles that provide a level of reading and sophistication appropriate to upper-level students. 3.) Articles from a wide range of respected sources. 4.) Inclusion of both classic and contemporary sociologists' work in order to provide an excellent balance"--

Book The Path of Agathon  First Edition

Download or read book The Path of Agathon First Edition written by Agathon and published by Agathon Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Path of Agathon" emerges as a revolutionary text, skillfully reviving ancient philosophical principles to chart a course through the stages of consciousness. This insightful guide is more than a book; it's a transformative tool for personal growth, aligning Platonic wisdom with the demands of the modern world. It stands as a testament to the timelessness of Plato's teachings, demonstrating their enduring relevance in today's rapidly evolving society. Key Features - Journey Through Consciousness: Navigate the intricate stages of Eikasia, Pistis, Dianoia, and Noesis, uncovering the pathway to intellectual and spiritual enlightenment. - Catalyst for Personal Evolution: Engage with a text that acts not just as a source of knowledge, but as an active agent in the evolution of personal growth and self-awareness. - Contemporary Application: Discover the modern implications of Platonic thought on issues like ethics, technology, education, and personal development. - Revolutionary Perspective: Experience a groundbreaking approach that reinterprets ancient wisdom for the 21st century, making it relevant and accessible to a contemporary audience. - Interdisciplinary Insights: Benefit from a blend of philosophy with psychology, arts, science, and real-world scenarios, offering a holistic view of personal development. Benefits for Readers - Deepened Self-Understanding: Embark on a journey of self-discovery and enhanced awareness through the exploration of each consciousness stage. - Evolutionary Growth: Use the book as a stepping stone to accelerate your personal and philosophical evolution, integrating ancient teachings into modern life. - Practical Philosophical Tools: Apply philosophical principles to everyday challenges, using the book's exercises and case studies as practical tools for growth. - Engaging and Transformative Content: Delve into content that is not only intellectually stimulating but also personally transformative, fostering a deeper connection with the self and the world. Ideal for - Individuals seeking a profound understanding of their own consciousness and personal growth. - Readers drawn to the fusion of ancient philosophy with modern living. - Anyone looking to explore the depths of their own mind and spirit in the context of timeless wisdom. - Thought leaders, educators, and students in search of a groundbreaking philosophical text that bridges past and present. Embark on "The Path of Agathon," and experience a journey that transcends time, reviving the eternal wisdom of Plato and applying it to the landscape of modern existence. This book is not just a read; it's a journey towards a deeper understanding of the self and a catalyst for personal and philosophical evolution.

Book Deviant Peer Influences in Programs for Youth

Download or read book Deviant Peer Influences in Programs for Youth written by Kenneth A. Dodge and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most interventions for at-risk youth are group based. Yet, research indicates that young people often learn to become deviant by interacting with deviant peers. In this important volume, leading intervention and prevention experts from psychology, education, criminology, and related fields analyze how, and to what extent, programs that aggregate deviant youth actually promote problem behavior. A wealth of evidence is reviewed on deviant peer influences in such settings as therapy groups, alternative schools, boot camps, group homes, and juvenile justice facilities. Specific suggestions are offered for improving existing services, and promising alternative approaches are explored.