Explore the evolving landscape of societal norms with DEVIANT BEHAVIOR, 13TH EDITION, the essential 2022 resource for understanding deviance. This updated text delves into a new chapter on political deviance, offering a sociological perspective distinct from ideology, and examines its role in social change. It also expands discussions on substance abuse, including marijuana legalization, and provides in-depth analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on disease as deviance. Newly updated sections cover Black Lives Matter, sexual harassment, and the social construction of immigration. Enhance critical thinking with a new section on logic, reasoning, and fact verification, addressing contemporary issues of truth and misinformation. Perfect for students and scholars at The Bookish Owl.