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Social Deviance is a comprehensive textbook that uses real life phenomena and current examples to maintain student interest. Each chapter includes chapter-opening objectives and vignette, end of chapt
Social Deviance is a comprehensive textbook that uses real life phenomena and current examples to maintain student interest. Each chapter includes chapter-opening objectives and vignette, end of chapt
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