Outsiders: Studies in the Sociology of Deviance
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- Synopsis
- One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the mid-20th century, Howard S. Becker's Outsiders is a thorough exploration of social deviance and how it can be addressed in an understanding and helpful manner. A compulsively readable and thoroughly researched exploration of social deviance and the application of what is known as "labeling theory" to the studies of deviance. With particular research into drug culture, Outsiders analyzes unconventional individuals and their place in normal society. Alternate ISBN 9780029021408
- Copyright:
- 1997
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9780684836355
- Publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Limited
- Date of Addition:
- 10/17/16
- Copyrighted By:
- Howard S. Becker
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Sociology
- Submitted By:
- Judith Gaites
- Proofread By:
- Alice Walsh
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.