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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SOCIAL DEVIANCE
Craig J. Forsyth, University of Louisiana, Lafayette • Heith Copes, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Social deviance—any behavior that violates a cultural norm—can involve something as major as crime or as minor as
consistently and deliberately wearing lively mismatched socks. Whether a crime, a sin, or simply unique taste, what's
considered deviant at one time and place can change, as when extensive tattooing and "body art" evolved from a
sideshow carnival spectacle to a nearly universal rite of passage within U.S. culture. Drawing contributions from across
the social and behavioral sciences, including sociology, anthropology, criminology, politics, psychology, and religion, the
Encyclopedia of Social Deviance introduces readers to the lively field of rule-making and rebellion that strikes at the
core of what it means to be an individual living in a social world.
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HARDCOVER: $350.00 • ISBN: 978-1-4522-4033-6 • FEBRUARY 2014 • 1056 PAGES •
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LYING AND DECEPTION
Timothy R. Levine, Korea University, South Korea
The Encyclopedia of Lying and Deception examines lying from multiple perspectives drawn from the disciplines of
social psychology, sociology, history, business, political science, cultural anthropology, moral philosophy, theology,
law, family studies, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and more. From the "little white lie," to lying on a resume, to the
grandiose lies of presidents, this two-volume reference explores the phenomenon of lying in a multidisciplinary context
to elucidate this common aspect of our daily lives. Not only a cultural phenomenon historically, lying is a frequent
occurrence in our everyday lives. Research shows that we are likely to lie or intentionally deceive others several times a
day or in one out of every four conversations that lasts more than 10 minutes.
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HARDCOVER: $350.00 • ISBN: 978-1-4522-5877-5 • MARCH 2014 • 1144 PAGES •
CULTURAL SOCIOLOGY OF MENTAL ILLNESS: An A-to-Z Guide
Andrew Scull, University of California, San Diego
Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness: An A to Z Guide looks at recent reports that suggest an astonishing rise in
mental illness and considers such questions as: Are there truly more mentally ill people now or are there just more
people being diagnosed and treated? What are the roles of economics and the pharmacological industry in this
controversy? At the core of what is going on with mental illness in America and around the world, the editors suggest,
is cultural sociology: How differing cultures treat mental illness and, in turn, how mental health patients are affected by
the culture.
HARDCOVER: $350.00 • ISBN: 978-1-4522-5548-4 • JANUARY 2014 • 1176 PAGES •
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SOCIOLOGY OF WORK: An Encyclopedia
Vicki Smith, University of California, Davis
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The simple act of going to work every day is an integral part of all societies across the globe. It is an ingrained social
contract: we all work to survive. But it goes beyond physical survival. Psychologists have equated losing a job with the
trauma of divorce or a family death, and enormous issues arise, from financial panic to sinking self-esteem. Through
work, we build our self-identity, our lifestyle, and our aspirations. How did it come about that work dominates so many
parts of our lives and our psyche? This multi-disciplinary encyclopedia covers curricular subjects that seek to address
that question, ranging from business and management to anthropology, sociology, social history, psychology, politics,
economics, and health.
HARDCOVER: $350.00 • ISBN: 978-1-4522-0506-9 • ©2014 • 1192 PAGES •
CULTURAL SOCIOLOGY OF THE MIDDLE EAST, ASIA, & AFRICA: An Encyclopedia
Andrea L. Stanton, University of Denver • Edward Ramsamy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey •
Peter J. Seybolt, University of Vermont • Carolyn M. Elliott, University of Vermont
In our age of globalization and multiculturalism, it has never been more important for Americans to understand and
appreciate foreign cultures and how people live, love, and learn in areas of the world unfamiliar to most U.S. students
and the general public. The four volumes in this encyclopedia take a step forward in this endeavor by presenting
concise information on those regions likely to be most 'foreign' to U.S. students: the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The
intent is to convey what daily life is like for people in these selected regions. The entries within these volumes will aid
readers in efforts to understand the importance of cultural sociology, to appreciate the effects of cultural forces around
the world, and to learn the history of countries and cultures within these important regions.
HARDCOVER: $520.00 • ISBN: 978-1-4129-8176-7 • ©2012 • 1976 PAGES •
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