A review by edelstein
Outsiders: Studies in the Sociology of Deviance by Howard S. Becker

informative medium-paced

2.75

Becker, despite his clear knowledge in the field, seems to be writing in circles throughout this book. Perhaps it was the fact that it was dated, or my being inexperienced in sociology, but constantly throughout reading this I felt that there were so many words yet nothing was being said. Nonetheless, he presents interesting ideas on how 'deviants' are labeled as separate from the common man in society, and how structure & power play into it.