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Psychology· United States

Folk Devils and Moral Panics the Creation of the Mods and Rockers

by Stanley Cohen
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1972English
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About This Book

When Stanley Cohen published Folk Devils and Moral Panics the Creation of the Mods and Rockers in 1972, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of psychology. A landmark work of psychology, Folk Devils and Moral Panics the Creation of the Mods and Rockers by Stanley Cohen (1972) offers profound insights into the workings of the human mind.

Book Details

AuthorStanley Cohen
Published1972
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🧩 Psychology
ISBN0415267110
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

Folk Devils and Moral Panics the Creation of the Mods and Rockers by Stanley Cohen sits within the tradition of psychology that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1972 in United States, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes Folk Devils and Moral Panics the Creation of the Mods and Rockers is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Folk Devils and Moral Panics the Creation of the Mods and Rockers reflects Stanley Cohen's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
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Awards & Recognition

Publishers Weekly
notable · national
197230
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About the Author
Stanley Cohen
United States
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Stanley Cohen is a United States author whose work in psychology has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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