Wayward puritans study sociology by professor kai t. 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 is necessary for the. 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. Kai erikson s wayward puritans was recommended to me in this context.
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. In the new millennium we need that light, for our moral boundaries have shifted radically. The average criminology textbook leaves the impression that the subject suffers from too many theories, and the student may be excused from reacting churlishly to the announcement of yet another theoretical. 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. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. The main argument of wayward puritans is that deviant forms of.
The first section titled on the sociology of deviance starts off with the introduction of a book written by derkheim in 1895 which states that sociologists should have. Using durkheims theory, erikson pointed out that each time there was a crime wave, there were threats to the power structure of the church. 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. Erikson first attracted professional attention with his book, wayward puritans. Kai eriksons view of crime in society publish your. Wayward puritans a study in the sociology of deviance. Robert wuthnow, princeton university wayward puritans. Erikson, 1966, wiley edition, wayward puritans 1966. Kai erikson argues that deviant forms of behavior are often a valuable resource in society, providing a point of contrast which is necessary for the maintenance of a coherent social order. 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. Robert wuthnow, princeton university wayward puritans is a true sociological. Again, as derived from durkheim, erikson recognizes that behavior is not inherently deviant or normal, but instead it is defined that way by people in charge of defining 1966.
The main argument of wayward puritans is that deviant forms of behavior. Erikson uses the puritan settlement in 17thcentury massachusetts as a setting in which to examine several ideas about deviant behavior in society. 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 pages 329 in wayward puritans, kai t. In 1895 emile durkheim wrote a book called the rules of. Wayward puritans a study in the sociology of deviance by erikson, kai t. Combining sociology and history, the author draws on the records of the bay colony to.
My advice to each new cohort of aspiring social observers. In a new foreword to the classics edition, kai erikson reintroduces wayward puritans nearly forty years after its 1966 publication. 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. Erikson looks at history as a reflection of changes in societal norms and expectations. Erikson examined puritan patterns of isolating and treating offenders.
In a new afterword, also written by kai erikson, the author. Wayward puritans a study in the sociology of deviance by kai. Reading roses classic study of medieval european witchcraft, a razor for a goat, had put me in the. In his book, wayward puritans 1966, kai erikson wrote about three crime waves that occurred during the 1600s in the massachusetts bay colony. Erikson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Wayward puritans a study in the sociology of deviance ebook. For almost forty years, wayward puritans has thrown light on that condition. Access to society journal content varies across our titles. Destruction of community in the buffalo creek flood. Erikson revisits his look at historical happenings of the puritans in his novel wayward puritans.
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A study in the sociology of deviance, revised edition. Wayward puritan a study in the sociology of deviance. 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. Robert wuthnow, princeton university wayward puritans is a true sociological classic. Kai erikson s classic helps explain those shifts, and, explaining them, relates the state of our society to our own moral dilemmas. The normality of crime university of minnesota duluth. 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 is necessary for the maintenance of a coherent social order. 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. Combining sociology and history, the author draws on the records of the bay colony to illustrate the way in which deviant behavior fits in the texture of social life generally. Erikson published by macmillan publishing company 1966. Kai eriksons wayward puritans was recommended to me in this context.