Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control

Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control is a core textbook that provides a sociological examination of deviance and social control in society.  Derived from the successful text/reader version, this concise and student-friendly resource uses sociological theories to explain a variety of issues related to deviant behavior and societal reactions to deviance. The authors briefly explain the development of major sociological theoretical perspectives and use current research and examples to show how those theories are used to think about and study the causes of deviant behavior and the reactions to it. 

Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Deviance Conceptions of Deviance The Sociological Imagination The Importance of Theory Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites Now YOU?.?.?.?Use Your Sociological Imagination Ideas in Action CHAPTER 2: The Diversity of Deviance Deviance and Its Varied Forms Physical Deviance and Appearance: Ideals of Beauty and Everyone Else Relationships and Deviance Deviance in Cyberspace: Making Up the Norms as We Go Subcultural Deviance Elite Deviance, Corporate Deviance, and Workplace Misconduct Positive Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Cases of Addiction, Prostitution, and Graffiti Ideas in Action: Guerrilla Gardening in Low-Income Areas Question: So Who Are the Deviants? Answer: It Depends on Who You Ask CHAPTER 3: Researching Deviance Methodological Approaches to Studying Deviance Content Analysis Secondary Data Sources Ideas in Action: Evaluating Programs and Policy Ethical Considerations in Studying Deviance Conclusion CHAPTER 4: Anomie/Strain Theory Development of Anomie/Strain Theory Emile Durkheim and Anomie Robert Merton and Adaptations to Anomie/Strain Richard Cloward and Lloyd Ohlin, Differential Opportunity Albert Cohen, Delinquent Boys Robert Agnew—General Strain Theory Steven Messner and Richard Rosenfeld: Crime and the American Dream—Institutional Anomie Theory Application of Anomie and Strain Theories Critiques of Anomie and Strain Theories Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Occupy Wall Street Movement Ideas in Action: Defy Ventures – Transforming Innovation into Legitimate Success CHAPTER 5: Social Disorganization Theory Development of Social Disorganization Theory Shaw and McKay Study of Juvenile Delinquency and Urban Areas Critiques of Social Disorganization Theory Rebirth of Social Disorganization Theory Application of Social Disorganization Theory More Theoretical and Empirical Advances and Divergences: Social and Physical Disorder Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites with Social Disorganization Theory Ideas in Action: Programs and Policy from Social Disorganization and Broken Windows Perspectives CHAPTER 6: Differential Association and Social Learning Theory Development of Differential Association Theory Development of Akers’s Social Learning Theory Social Structure and Social Learning (SSSL) Application of Differential Association and Social Learning Critiques of Differential Association and Social Learning Theories Cultural Deviance Theory and Subcultural Explanations of Deviance Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Teen Alcohol and Drug Use Ideas in Action: Programs and Policy from a Social Learning Perspective CHAPTER 7: Social Control Theories of Deviance Development of Social Control Theory Techniques of Neutralization Contemporary Additions to Social Control Theory Application of Social Control Theories Critiques of Social Control Theories Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Case of Teenage Runaways/Homelessness and Medical Deviance by Doctors Ideas in Action: Homeboy Industries CHAPTER 8: Labeling Theory Development of Labeling Theory How the Labeling Process Works Labeling and Mental Illness Labeling and Delinquency Application of Labeling Theory Impact of Labeling Theory Critiques of Labeling Theory Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Considering Drinking – and Not Drinking – on College Campuses Ideas in Action: “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Instilling Positive Labels CHAPTER 9: Marxist/Conflict Theories of Deviance Development of Marxist Theory Development of Conflict Theory Applications of Marxist/Conflict Theory Critiques of Marxism and Conflict Theory Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Cases of Shoplifting and Employees Locked in the Workplace Ideas in Action: Racial Impact Statements CHAPTER 10: Critical Theories of Deviance Development of Feminist Criminology Development of Critical Race Theory Development of Peacemaking Critiques of Critical Theories Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: The Cases of Pornography and Illegal Government Surveillance Ideas in Action: Navajo Peacemaking and Domestic Violence CHAPTER 11: Social Control of Deviance Medicalization of Deviant Behavior Policing, Supervision, and the Impact of Incarceration on Disadvantaged Populations and Communities Total Institutions Correctional Facilities and the Purposes of Punishment Gresham Sykes and the Pains of Imprisonment Juvenile Correctional Facilities Reentry—Challenges in Returning to the Community After Time in an Institution Public Fear and Social Control: The Case of Sex Offenders Collateral Consequences—Effects on Communities and Families Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Considering How Money Can Matter in Local Jails Ideas in Action: College Programs in Prisons CHAPTER 12: Deviant Careers and Career Deviance Development of a Deviant Careers and Career Deviance Approach Getting Into Deviance: Onset of a Deviant Career Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Anorexia and the Prostitution Rehabilitation Program Risk and Protective Factors for Onset Maintaining a Deviant Career: Living the Life Getting Out of the Game: Desistance From Career Deviance Ideas in Action: Programs and Policy from a Career Deviance/Deviant Career Perspective CHAPTER 13. Deviance and Social Control in Global Context Researching Deviance Globally Trials and Tribulations Involved in Researching Deviance across the Globe Empirical Tests of Theories of Deviance Globally Social Control in Global Context Explaining Deviance in the Streets and Deviance in the Suites: Human Trafficking: Crossing Boundaries and Borders Ideas in Action: What Can Be Done about Human Trafficking?

About the Author :
Michelle Inderbitzin primarily studies prison culture, juvenile justice, and transformative education. She is co-editor of the book The Voluntary Sector in Prisons: Encouraging Personal and Institutional Change, and she won the American Society of Criminology Teaching Award in 2017. Dr. Inderbitzin earned her PhD in sociology from the University of Washington and has been a faculty member at Oregon State University since 2001. Along with her on-campus classes on crime and deviance, she regularly teaches classes and volunteers in Oregon’s maximum-security prison for men and state youth correctional facilities. Kristin A. Bates is a professor of criminology and justice studies in the Department of Sociology at California State University San Marcos. Her research focuses on racial, ethnic, and gender inequality in criminal justice policies. She is currently involved in a study examining the community impact of civil gang injunctions. She is co-editor of the book Through the Eye of Katrina: Social Justice in the United States, as well as co-author of Juvenile Delinquency in a Diverse Society, both in their second editions. Dr. Bates earned her PhD in sociology from the University of Washington in 1998. Randy R. Gainey is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University. His research focuses on sentencing decisions, alternatives to incarceration, and neighborhood characteristics and crime. He is co-author of two other books: Family Violence and Criminal Justice: A Life-Course Approach, now in its third edition, and Drugs and Policing. His articles have recently appeared in Criminology, Justice Quarterly, Theoretical Criminology, The Prison Journal, The Journal of Criminal Justice, and The Journal of Crime and Justice. Dr. Gainey earned his PhD in sociology in 1995 at the University of Washington.