The Handbook of Deviance

<i>The Handbook of Deviance</i> is a definitive reference for professionals, researchers, and students that provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the sociology of deviance.<br /><br /> <ul> <li>Composed of over 30 essays written by an international array of scholars and meticulously edited by one of the best known authorities on the study of deviance</li> <li>Features chapters on cutting-edge topics, such as terrorism and environmental degradation as forms of deviance</li> <li>Each chapter includes a critical review of what is known about the topic, the current status of the topic, and insights about the future of the topic</li> <li>Covers recent theoretical innovations in the field, including the distinction between positivist and constructionist perspectives on deviance, and the incorporation of physical appearance as a form of deviance</li> </ul>