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"Howard S. Becker's Outsiders broke new ground in the early 1960s--and the ideas it proposed and problems it raised are still argued about and inspiring research internationally. In this new edition, Becker includes two lengthy essays, unpublished until now, that add fresh material for thought and discussion. "Why Was Outsiders a Hit? Why Is It Still a Hit?" explains the historical background that made the book interesting to a new generation coming of age in the 60s and makes it of continuing interest today. "Why I Should Get No Credit For Legalizing Marijuana" examines the road to…
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8 editions · 4 languages- Paperback · English · 2009Siglo XXI de España Editores, S.A. · 256 pages · 9789876290838
- Paperback · English · 1997Free Press · 224 pages · 9780684836355
- Paperback · English · 1966Free Press · 252 pages · 9780029021408
- Other · English · 2018Simon & Schuster, Limited · 256 pages · 9781982106225
- Other · English · 2008Simon & Schuster, Limited · 224 pages · 9781439136362
- Paperback · French · 1985Outsiders. Etudes de sociologie de la dévianceMétailié · 247 pages · 9782864240426
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