Description
Hardcover has spotting, scuffs, pen marks, and ware around edges spine corners. Penned name inside cover. Pages are clean inside with marks discoloring on the outer edges. Some pages have tiny folds in corners. Binding is loosening slightly at the bottom.
This well-worn copy of “Social Deviance” by Robert R. Bell offers a glimpse into the sociological study of deviant behavior in the mid-20th century. Published in 1971 as part of the Dorsey Series in Anthropology and Sociology, this text explores the various theories and perspectives on what constitutes deviance and how it is perceived and addressed by society. Bell’s substantive analysis delves into the complex interplay of social norms, power structures, and individual agency that shape our understanding of deviance.
The book’s condition reflects its use as a likely academic resource, with markings and wear suggesting thorough study and engagement with its contents. The loosening binding hints at the robust discussions and debates that may have unfolded around its ideas. For collectors interested in the evolution of sociological thought, this copy represents a tangible link to the intellectual discourse of its era, offering insights into the prevailing attitudes and approaches to a subject that remains relevant and contentious today.
