• Moral Panic and Folk Devils in Crime: Refers to the social concern over issues and the creation of deviant representations of certain groups.
• Labelling Theory: Focuses on how certain acts become labeled as criminal by society and emphasizes that no act is inherently deviant.
• Social Construction: Society's reaction to an act determines its deviancy, and law enforcement decisions are influenced by stereotypes.
• Effects of Labelling: Labeling can lead to secondary deviance, shame, and humiliation, often sensationalized by the media, creating moral panic.
• Labelling and the Mentally Ill: Labeling extends to mentally ill individuals and can influence how they are treated by society, as seen in psychiatric hospitals.

This moral panic book offers insights into the process of societal responses to deviant behavior and individuals labeled as such, emphasizing the significance of moral panic, folk devils, and labeling in understanding crime and deviance. For more information, you can find the "Moral Panic and Folk Devils in Crime" PDF online.