Exploring Deviance in Canada: A Reader

Ksenych, Ed

ISBN 10: 0195439902 / ISBN 13: 9780195439908

Published by Oxford University Press, 2011

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Synopsis:

Exploring Deviance in Canada: A Reader contains a collection of classic and contemporary articles suited to both college and university students studying issues in deviance. A compilation of articles that cover a range of concepts, from basic to more complex topics, ensures students are given both a solid foundation and exposure to more challenging discussions in the study of deviance. Each reading is prefaced with a practical introduction that helps students contextualize and apply concepts to a variety of situations. The book is divided into eight sections that link overriding themes and issues relevant to the discipline. Works from various theorists, excerpts, scholarly research articles, government reports, and discussion papers are sure to pique student interest. Brought together with a Canadian focus, this text concretely frames deviance in a landscape that students in Canada can relate to.

About the Author: Ed Ksenych did his graduate work in social theory at York University and has been a professor at George Brown College for over twenty-five years. He teaches various courses in sociology and philosophy, but especially enjoys introducing students to the excitement of sociological inquiry. He has won the Board of Governors' Award of Excellence in Teaching and the Community Services and Health Sciences Divisional Teaching Award at George Brown College, as well as the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Teaching Excellence Award, University of Texas at Austin. In addition to his published works, he has written and presented various papers regarding college education that reflect his ongoing interest in classical and contemporary approaches to pedagogy and curriculum development as well as his skepticism over current commercial trends in education. He is currently involved in setting up an international student exchange project for Canadian and American students in which each group learns about the others' country.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Exploring Deviance in Canada: A Reader
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket