Deviant Behavior: Crime, Conflict, and Interest Groups

by Charles H. McCaghy, Timothy Capron, J.D. Jamieson

Using the framework of interest group conflict, this text combines a balanced, comprehensive overview of the field of deviance with first-hand expertise in the workings of the criminal justice system. Deviant Behavior, Seventh Edition, surveys a wide range of topics, from explanations regarding crime and criminal behavior, measurement of crime, violent crime and organizational deviance, to sexual behavior, mental health, and substance abuse. This new edition continues its tradition of applying time-tested, sociological theory to developing social concepts and emerging issues.

Genres: Nonfiction

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Curtis]

Book for school, didn't read it cover to cover but enjoyed what I did get through.