Deviant Behavior: Crime, Conflict, and Interest GroupsUsing 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, Sixth Edition, 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. |
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CHAPTER | 11 |
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DEVIANTSEARLY APPROACHES | 17 |
HEREDITY AND MENTAL DEFICIENCIESEARLY APPROACHES | 23 |
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