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PublisherCognella, Inc.
ISBN-101516571401
ISBN-139781516571406
eBay Product ID (ePID)6038747757
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Book TitleDeviance : Understanding Societal Norms and Stigmas
Number of Pages312 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSociology / General
Publication Year2018
GenreSocial Science
AuthorLuis Nuno
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight30.6 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8 in
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SynopsisDeviance: Understanding Societal Norms and Stigmas introduces students to commonly stigmatized identities, stigma management strategies, and relevant research in the field. This anthology encourages readers to dissect the processes whereby society stigmatizes certain populations including sex workers and clients, incarcerated men and women, people with mental disorders, and individuals with undocumented status. This collection is organized into five parts which cover theory, medicalization of deviance, sexuality, stigma, and elite deviance. Each section features multiple readings on the topic, thoughtfully framed by original introductions, pre-reading questions, and post-reading questions that engage students in critical thinking and discussion. Specific topics addressed include the social function of crime, female cosmetic procedures, sex tourism, disabilities, incarceration, torture, and more. With material meant to sharpen student knowledge on the various ways that culture views deviance, Deviance: Understanding Societal Norms and Stigmas is well-suited for undergraduate courses in sociology, psychology, and anthropology that examine deviant behavior., Deviance: Understanding Societal Norms and Stigmas introduces students to commonly stigmatized identities, stigma management strategies, and relevant research in the field. This anthology encourages readers to dissect the processes whereby society stigmatizes certain populations including sex workers and clients, incarcerated men and women, people with mental disorders, and individuals with undocumented status. This collection is organized into five parts whic
