The Relativity of Deviance

By John O. Curra and John O. Curra

Book Overview

The Relativity of Deviance is a primer on the constructivist perspective on deviance--the idea that deviance cannot be explained in terms of absolutes, nor can it be understood apart from its social... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412964660
• ISBN13: 9781412964661
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Deviance explained

Not only did I study this book, I had the opportunity to learn from the author himself, John Curra. The book is very explanatory and easy to follow. It is recent and covers every area of social deviance. It is short and is very helpful in many aspects. The author is thorough and uses many real-life examples to get his point across. The book is definitely recommended to get an overall interpretation of such issues like alcoholism and rape.