• Addresses prison, punishment, incarceration, reentry, and reintegration within the context of the evolving debates and policy-making of ending mass incarceration • Inclusive of a variety of academic disciplines such as: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, Law and Legal Studies, and Public Health • Combines and synthesizes academic research with the voices of directly impacted people

The second edition of Deviance Today is a contemporary collection of original chapters in the field of deviant behavior. This new edition has 16 new chapters. All of the chapters reflect the current trend in the sociology of deviance. This reader covers major theories in the sociology of deviant behavior, from classic ones such as anomie/strain theory and labeling theory to modern ones such as life course perspective. In addition, this anthology encompasses a wide spectrum of deviant behaviors. This is a user-friendly reader, put together with students in mind. The chapters are not only authoritative, but also interesting. The chapters were written by respected experts in their field of study. Most important, unique to this reader, these chapters have been carefully written for clarity, conciseness, and forcefulness. Students will therefore find them easy and enjoyable to read while learning about deviance.

• Addresses prison, punishment, incarceration, reentry, and reintegration within the context of the evolving debates and policy-making of ending mass incarceration • Inclusive of a variety of academic disciplines such as: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, Law and Legal Studies, and Public Health • Combines and synthesizes academic research with the voices of directly impacted people

The second edition of Deviance Today is a contemporary collection of original chapters in the field of deviant behavior. This new edition has 16 new chapters. All of the chapters reflect the current trend in the sociology of deviance. This reader covers major theories in the sociology of deviant behavior, from classic ones such as anomie/strain theory and labeling theory to modern ones such as life course perspective. In addition, this anthology encompasses a wide spectrum of deviant behaviors. This is a user-friendly reader, put together with students in mind. The chapters are not only authoritative, but also interesting. The chapters were written by respected experts in their field of study. Most important, unique to this reader, these chapters have been carefully written for clarity, conciseness, and forcefulness. Students will therefore find them easy and enjoyable to read while learning about deviance.