Erikson used the example of 17th century puritanism to illustrate this idea. Kai erikson has produced a brilliant theory of social deviance as well as one of the most remarkable attempts to identify boundaries as a critical sociological phenomenon. For almost forty years, wayward puritans has thrown light on that condition. In his book, wayward puritans 1966, kai erikson wrote about three crime waves that occurred during the 1600s in the massachusetts bay colony. The normality of crime university of minnesota duluth. Kai eriksons view of crime in society publish your master. Erikson, wayward puritans, a study in the sociology of. Reading roses classic study of medieval european witchcraft, a razor for a goat, had put me in the mood, so, upon finishing that, i picked up the erikson book which had been sitting on the shelves for years, thinking to extend my knowledge of cory introduced me to her friend mimi at the ennui cafe in east rogers park, chicago. The scarlet letter by nathaniel hawthorne, the bruised reed by richard sibbes, the rare jewel of christian contentment by jere. Wayward puritans a study in the sociology of deviance by.
Buy wayward puritans study sociology by professor kai t erikson online at alibris. A study in the sociology of deviance new york, 1966, pp. Combining sociology and history, erikson draws on the records of the bay colony to illustrate the way in which deviant behavior fits in the texture of social life generally. Wayward puritans a study in the sociology of deviance.
Sage books the ultimate social sciences digital library. Chris ericson and the wayward puritans play cafe 9, new haven, connecticut, may 12, 2011. An early attempt to understand the social framework of puritan life that led to the salem witch trials in the late 17th century, the book has been followed by a variety. Anne hutchinson, sectarian mysticism, and the puritan. Erikson published by macmillan publishing company 1966. Erikson uses the puritan settlement in 17thcentury massachusetts as a setting in which to examine several ideas about deviant behavior in society.
Wayward puritans 1966 attempted to develop durkheims basic. Reprintreissue date 2005 original date 1966 isbn 0023322004 9780023322006. A study in the sociology of deviance, published in 1966 and based on his doctoral dissertation. The first because it relates to a basic function deviance serves fro all healthy societies. Erikson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kai erikson s wayward puritans was recommended to me in this context. Erikson wiley new york wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Erikson describes the changes made in this classics edition and his reasons for doing so, and justifies the changes he purposely chose not to make. Publication date 1966 topics puritans publisher new york u. In 1895 emile durkheim wrote a book called the rules of sociological method which was intended as a working manual for persons interested in the systematic study of society.
Kai eriksons view of crime in society publish your. Erikson, 1966, wiley edition, wayward puritans 1966 edition open library. The main argument of wayward puritans is that deviant forms of behavior are often a valuable resource in society, providing a point of contrast which. Mar 24, 2015 combining sociology and history, erikson illustrates the ways in which deviant behavior fits in the texture of a culture. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. He has been a fellow of the center for advanced study in the behavioral sciences and a visiting scholar of the russell sage foundation. The deterioration of policecitizen relations has had a major impact on the administration of justice. A study in the sociology of deviance was written by kai t. Deviance makes people more alert to the interests they share in common and. Erikson revisits his look at historical happenings of the puritans in his novel wayward puritans. An early attempt to understand the social framework of puritan life that led to the salem witch trials in the late 17th century, the book has been followed by a variety of related historical and sociological studies. A study in the sociology of deviance hardcover january 1, 1966 by kai t.
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Erikson closely scrutinizes the massachusetts bay colony of the 17th century to test three hypothesis concerning deviance. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Erikson first attracted professional attention with his book, wayward puritans. Wayward puritans study sociology by professor kai t. In the new millennium we need that light, for our moral boundaries have shifted radically. Kai eriksons view of crime in society a functionalist perspective in wayward puritans 1966 saskia andresen scientific essay sociology law, delinquency, abnormal behavior publish your bachelors or masters thesis, dissertation, term paper or essay. An early attempt to understand the social framework. Erikson this book looks at the idea of deviance and tries to apply the sociology behind it to the people of seventeenth century in new england. Books and periodicals the handworterbuck will represent a landmark in the progress of a field of learning which, because of its breadth and complexity, is in constant need of consolidation and integration.