Justifiable Conduct
Erich Goode
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Justifiable Conduct
by Erich Goode
Published
2012
Publisher
Temple University Press
Pages
221
ISBN-13
9781299605107
Description
"How do memoirists make their work interesting, daring, exciting, and unorthodox enough so that they attract an audience, yet not so heinous and scandalous that their readers are unable to empathize or identify with them? In Justifiable Conduct, renowned sociologist Erich Goode explores the different strategies memoirists use to "neutralize" their alleged wrongdoing and fashion a more positive image of themselves for audiences. He examines how writers, including James Frey, Susan Cheever, Roman Polanski, Charles Van Doren and Elia Kazan, explain, justify, contextualize, excuse, or warrant their participation in activities such as criminal behavior, substance abuse, sexual transgressions, and political radicalism. Using a theory of deviance neutralization, Goode assesses the types of behavior exhibited by these memoirists to draw out generic narratives that are most effective in attempting to absolve the actor-author. Despite the highly individualistic and variable lives of these writers, Goode demonstrates that memoirists use a conventional vocabulary for their unconventional behavior."--Publisher's website.
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How many pages are in Justifiable Conduct?
This edition of Justifiable Conduct has approximately 221 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Justifiable Conduct?
For most readers, Justifiable Conduct typically takes between 4h 36m and 3h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Justifiable Conduct?
The estimated word count for Justifiable Conduct is approximately 55,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Justifiable Conduct?
Justifiable Conduct was written by Erich Goode.
When was Justifiable Conduct published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.