An earlier edition is cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed. First published in 1963, this enduring textbook explains the major theories and sociological orientations of deviant behavior. The central theme is that, like all forms of human behavior, deviant behavior may be understood within a general context of socialization and role-playing. The 12th edition features new material on date rape drugs, white-collar crime, identity theft, and eating disorders. Clinard is at the U. of Wisconsin-Madison; Meier is with the U. of Nebraska- Omaha. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR More Reviews and Recommendations

Marshall B. Clinard is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has written numerous books and articles on deviance and sociology. He is widely considered to be one of the very best researchers on deviance and deviant behavior.

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