Matza, David
Becoming Deviant
- ISBN 13:
- 9781412814461
- author:
- Matza, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 230
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 1.3 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Criminology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Becoming Deviant explores how individuals transition from casual involvement in prohibited behaviors to full-blown deviance. This process involves affiliation with groups that condone such behavior, followed by an understanding and acceptance of these actions as unacceptable. Matza's theory outlines three stages: affinity, affiliation, and signification, which can lead to repeated offending behavior. Matza challenges traditional criminological theories, arguing that delinquent behavior is often a developmental process, with individuals progressing from minor infractions to more serious offenses. He suggests that delinquency is often driven by a desire for adventure and a rejection of conventional values. This perspective explains why many delinquents eventually abandon their lifestyle. A new introduction by Thomas Blomberg highlights the enduring relevance of Matza's work in the field of criminology, making Becoming Deviant an important contribution to the study of deviance and crime.
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