Wayward Puritans: A Study in the Sociology of Deviance (Deviance & Criminology Series)

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Posted: Feb-06-2001

Wayward Puritans

This is a remarkably clear, insightful, and readable study on the topic of social deviance. It is one of the rare academic studies that is also an enjoyable read - combining plainly stated theories with a compelling story to illustrate the theoretical points. While the reviewer from Seattle...

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Posted: Apr-25-2000

Puritans, maybe. Wayward, absolutely.

This book should be required reading for anyone interested in political science, history of religion, American history, or for anyone who is a right wing Christian. It is well researched and historically accurate. The writing style is a joy to read. Having been taught how wonderful our founding...

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Posted: Apr-25-2000

Puritans maybe, wayward absolutely

This book is a real eye opener for those of us who have been taught how wonderful our founding fathers were, searching for religious freedom and all. Freedom was apparantly something for themselves, not others. I think this book should be required reading in high school if not in college....

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