Deviance: Theories on Behaviors That Defy Social Norms

by Duane L. Dobbert Ph.D. (Editor), Thomas X. Mackey (Editor)

Overview

Contributors to this unique book explain and compare major theories drawn from several academic fields to uncover the root causes of deviance.

In this unparalleled exploration of antisocial and aberrant behavior, criminologists and other experts examine the theoretical perspectives of 15 classical psychological, political science, and economics scholars to shed light on the impetus for deviant behaviors. Murder, mayhem, robbery, sexual assault, and sexual activity with minor children are among the degenerate behaviors cited.

Each chapter focuses on the effectiveness of a specific theory, and considers conundrums such as "Does the Darwinian approach explain sexual assault as a drive to procreate?" "Can B.F. Skinner's theoretical perspective explain pedophilia?" and "Can an individual be incompetent at the time of an offense and competent at the time of the trial?" The book reveals how the major psychological, social, and environmental doctrines can explain the behaviors and patterns of a nonconforming mindset. The work addresses the theories of well-known thinkers like Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, Travis Hirschi, and Sigmund Freud, among others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440833236
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/14/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Duane L. Dobbert, PhD, is full professor of forensic studies at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Thomas X. Mackey is adjunct professor and graduate research advisor in the forensic studies department at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Table of Contents

Preface Duane L. Dobbert vii

Acknowledgments xi

1 Introduction Thomas X. Mackey 1

2 Charles Darwin Joseph McCluskey Lucy Papp 7

3 Karl Marx Inna Angelina Olson 15

4 Sigmund Freud Danica Ivancevich 25

5 Anomie and General Strain Theor Sarah Norman 38

6 Karen Horney Jessica Vena 48

7 Labeling Theory Nicholas Zarrillo 58

8 Jean Piaget Shauna Stoeger 72

9 B. F. Skinner Cynthia Penna 80

10 Abraham Maslow Sarah Norman 90

11 Albert Ellis Ashley Veasy 98

12 Clifford Shaw and Henry McKay Christina Molinari 108

13 Albert Bandura Kimberly Ortiz 119

14 Lawrence Kohlberg Lindsey Page 125

15 Robert D. Hare Christina Molinari 135

16 Travis Hirschi Jessica Vena 147

17 Social Disorganization AnnaMaria Tejeda 155

18 Pedophilia Sarah A. Strickland 171

19 Competency and Culpability Joseph McCluskey 181

About the Editors and Contributors 205

Index 209