Outsiders : studies in sociology of deviance
Becker, Howard Saul, 1928-1997
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In this seminal sociology text, Becker argues that social deviance is a more common phenomenon than perceived, and that conventional wisdom that social deviants are pathological is incorrect. 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.
Main title:
Outsiders : studies in sociology of deviance / Howard S. Becker.
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Edition:
[New ed.].
Imprint:
New York : Free, [c1997]
Collation:
viii, 215 p. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: New York; London: Free Press of Glencoe, 1963.Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-212) and index.
ISBN:
97806848363559780684836355 (pbk)
Dewey class:
302.542
Local class:
302.542
Language:
English
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BRN:
2059500
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