Deviant Behavior

by Erich Goode

This interesting, comprehensive book examines deviant behavior from the point of view that humans are rule-making and rule-enforcing creatures. Deviant Behavior, 8th ed. recognizes that humans are also rebellious and hence, deviant. These processes of rule-making, relu-violation, and rule-enforcement are the core of human life; and the sociology of deviance is a field of study that is flourishing. Understanding unconventional or undesirable behavior, beliefs, and traits is necessary to understanding the human condition, and society as we know it today. Comprehensive yet readable, this book methods in social research; criminal violence; legal and illegal drugs; sexual deviance; unconventional beliefs; mental disorder; physical characteristics; and deviant organizational behavior. An excellent reference work for those involved in law enforcement and the legal system, as well as therapists, social workers, teachers, researchers, and medical professionals.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology, Reference, Psychology, Textbooks

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Micah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Should be required text for all upper high school and college students to read.

[April · Rating 1 out of 5]

This has to be the absolute worst textbook I have ever had to read. It is written as though the author wants to win a fiction novel award. It is a serious struggle to get through the material, as it was not written in the typical text format, and there are no identifiers or emphasizes on important information.

[Jamie Logan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Biased and terribly written. Suck a fat one

[kyky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still as fun and fresh and full of statistics as I remember.