Outsiders

Howard S. Becker

• 04 augustus 1997
• 9780684836355

Samenvatting:

One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the mid-20th century, Howard S. Becker's Outsiders is a thorough exploration of social deviance and how it can be addressed in an understanding and helpful manner. A compulsively readable and thoroughly researched exploration of social deviance and the application of what is known as labeling theory to the studies of deviance. With particular research into drug culture, Outsiders analyzes unconventional individuals and their place in normal society.