Using the framework of interest group conflict, this text combines a balanced, comprehensive overview of the field of deviance with first-hand expertise in the workings of the criminal justice system.

Deviant Behavior, surveys a wide range of topics, from explanations regarding crime and criminal behavior, measurement of crime, violent crime and organizational deviance, to sexual behavior, mental health, and substance abuse. This new edition continues its tradition of applying time-tested, sociological theory to developing social concepts and emerging issues.

Preface
Part OneThe Concept of Deviant Behavior
Chapter 1: Perspectives on Deviants: The Early Development of Criminal Deviance Theory Who Is Deviant? The Rational DeviantThe Classical School The Deviant as DeterminedPositivist Criminology Physical Characteristics of DeviantsEarly Approaches
Chapter 2: Theories of Criminal Deviance Heredity and Mental DeficienciesEarly Approaches Physical Characteristics Revisited Personality Defects and Attributes SociobiologyTrailblazing or Backtracking? The Rise of Social Determinism Economic Influences Anomie Subcultures of Deviance Control Theory
Chapter 3: Why Is Certain Behavior Deviant? The Labeling Perspective Conflict Perspectives Postmodern Criminology Once Again: What Is Deviant? Interest Group Conflict and Deviance
Part TwoCrime as Deviant Behavior
Chapter 4: Crime in the StreetsAgainst the Person Measuring Crime Murder and Aggravated Assault Forcible Rape Violent Sex and Conflict
Chapter 5: Crime in the StreetsAgainst Property Robbery Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Larceny-Theft Arson Larceny in the American Heart
Chapter 6: Assaults against Children and Spouses Physical Abuse of Children Spouse Abuse Sexual Abuse of Children
Chapter 7: Deviance and Organizations Employee Theft Police Corruption Corporate Deviance Organized Crime
Part Three