Deviant Behavior, Books a la Carte

ISBN-10: 0134627091
ISBN-13: 9780134627090
Category: Deviant behavior
Pages: 480
Language: English
Published: 2018
Authors: Martin D. Schwartz, Alex Thio, Jimmy D. Taylor

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NOTE: This ISBN is for a Pearson Books a la Carte edition: a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf text. In addition to the flexibility offered by this format, Books a la Carte editions offer students great value, as they cost significantly less than a bound textbook. For courses in Deviance (Sociology). Explore the origins, causes, and future directions of deviant behavior Deviant Behavior , 12th Edition puts readers in the driver's seat, letting them see what the experts have to say about the origins, causes, current state, and future directions of deviance. Providing a solid foundation in scientific theories of deviance, the text invites readers to apply theories and research to the most relevant forms of deviant behavior today, including emerging forms, such as hacktivism and virtual kidnapping. This extensively updated and revised 12th Edition takes a fresh look at time-honored topics, while shining a spotlight on cutting-edge innovations and deviance-related topics on the horizon.

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