Becoming Deviant

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology, Sociology
Cover of the book Becoming Deviant by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg ISBN: 9781351297622
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 28, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
ISBN: 9781351297622
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 28, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Becoming Deviant describes a process by which people move from an affinity for certain prohibited behaviors to full-blown deviance. This process includes affiliation with circles and settings that include or sponsor offenses, followed by understanding and identification of the offenses as prohibited behavior by the transgressor. The process can be summarized as affinity, affiliation, and signification. The sequential process Matza describes allows for non-recurrent offending behavior, recidivism, and offending again. His perspective is motivated by the view that criminological theories do not explain a number of the fundamental empirical features and nuances known to be associated with delinquency. This includes the frequent termination of delinquent behavior at the onset of adulthood, the often conformist nature of delinquent behavior, and the large numbers of non-delinquents that are often found in otherwise "high-delinquency areas." In Becoming Deviant Matza reasons that most, though not all, delinquent behavior constitutes relatively uniform phenomena that is developmental in character. Individuals proceed from trivial to more serious infractions. He argues that delinquent behavior represents youths searching for adventure and is accompanied by withdrawal from conventional values and associated behavior. Matza further claims that many delinquents are not fully committed to a delinquent lifestyle, and this explains why delinquent behavior often ends with adulthood. Matza's compelling and integrated theoretical explanation makes this a classic in the increasingly sophisticated criminological literature. Thomas Blomberg's new introduction shows why Becoming Deviant remains of central importance to the field.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Becoming Deviant describes a process by which people move from an affinity for certain prohibited behaviors to full-blown deviance. This process includes affiliation with circles and settings that include or sponsor offenses, followed by understanding and identification of the offenses as prohibited behavior by the transgressor. The process can be summarized as affinity, affiliation, and signification. The sequential process Matza describes allows for non-recurrent offending behavior, recidivism, and offending again. His perspective is motivated by the view that criminological theories do not explain a number of the fundamental empirical features and nuances known to be associated with delinquency. This includes the frequent termination of delinquent behavior at the onset of adulthood, the often conformist nature of delinquent behavior, and the large numbers of non-delinquents that are often found in otherwise "high-delinquency areas." In Becoming Deviant Matza reasons that most, though not all, delinquent behavior constitutes relatively uniform phenomena that is developmental in character. Individuals proceed from trivial to more serious infractions. He argues that delinquent behavior represents youths searching for adventure and is accompanied by withdrawal from conventional values and associated behavior. Matza further claims that many delinquents are not fully committed to a delinquent lifestyle, and this explains why delinquent behavior often ends with adulthood. Matza's compelling and integrated theoretical explanation makes this a classic in the increasingly sophisticated criminological literature. Thomas Blomberg's new introduction shows why Becoming Deviant remains of central importance to the field.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Leadership and Organization (RLE: Organizations) by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Centers of Learning by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book False Self by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Primary School Physical Education by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Medicine and Warfare by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Climate Change and Political Strategy by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book The Global Economics of Forestry by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book New Histories of South Africa's Apartheid-Era Bantustans by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Retrospective Conversion Now in Paperback by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Corporate Social Responsibility and Local Community in Asia by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Re-contextualising East Central European History by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Creativity by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Briefing Your Architect by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
Cover of the book Primary Teacher Education by David Matza, Thomas G. Blomberg
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy