Wayward Puritans: A Study In The Sociology Of Deviance, Classic Edition
Kai T. Erikson’s classic study examines Puritan society through the lens of deviance. By considering how communities define acceptable conduct and respond to behavior that falls outside established norms, the book connects historical inquiry with broader questions about social order, conformity, and collective judgment.
About This Book
Wayward Puritans is a study in the sociology of deviance by Kai T. Erikson.
Using Puritan society as its central subject, the book considers how communities establish standards of acceptable behavior.
It explores the social meaning of deviance and the ways groups respond to conduct that challenges prevailing norms.
This classic edition offers readers a foundational work connecting historical study with sociological analysis.
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